US Bridges

SH 359 over Br Arroyo De Los Angeles

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of Duval C/L · Structure no. 222400008604019

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,157
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Br Arroyo De Los Angeles is a concrete culvert carrying SH 359 over Br Arroyo De Los Angeles in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 97 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 3,157 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesBr Arroyo De Los Angeles
Location0.60 MI W of Duval C/L
RouteState Highway 359
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.39818, -98.80702
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,157 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 359 over Br Arroyo De Los Angeles built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 359 over Br Arroyo De Los Angeles 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Br Arroyo De Los Angeles carry?

About 3,157 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Br Arroyo De Los Angeles?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Br Arroyo De Los Angeles?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.