US Bridges

Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River

Fair

Starr County, Texas · .810 MI S of Border Sta. · Structure no. 212140D00020001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
810 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,070 by 2029. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRoma Inter Br
CrossesRio Grande River
Location.810 MI S of Border Sta.
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.40436, -99.01824
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2023)
Projected traffic6,070 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.