US Bridges

Convent Avenue over Rio Grande River

Fair

Webb County, Texas · .30 MI S of Border Sta. · Structure no. 222400B00250001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,050 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Convent Avenue over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Convent Avenue over Rio Grande River in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2028. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesConvent Avenue
CrossesRio Grande River
Location.30 MI S of Border Sta.
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50113, -99.50762
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2023)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Convent Avenue over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Convent Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Convent Avenue over Rio Grande River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Convent Avenue over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Convent Avenue over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.