US Bridges

FM 2098 Spur over Rio Grande River

Fair

Starr County, Texas · Falcon Dam Spillway · Structure no. 212140FD3018001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

FM 2098 Spur over Rio Grande River is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 2098 Spur over Rio Grande River in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2098 Spur
CrossesRio Grande River
LocationFalcon Dam Spillway
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.5581, -99.16221
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2098 Spur over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2098 Spur 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2098 Spur over Rio Grande River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2098 Spur over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2098 Spur over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.