US Bridges

N Meadow Ave over KCS RR

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 222400B00770001

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,407
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Meadow Ave over KCS RR is a concrete tee beam carrying N Meadow Ave over KCS RR in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 109 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 18,407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,660 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Meadow Ave
CrossesKCS RR
Location0.30 MI S of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50109, -99.48037
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,407 (2023)
Projected traffic31,660 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Meadow Ave over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is N Meadow Ave over KCS RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does N Meadow Ave over KCS RR carry?

About 18,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Meadow Ave over KCS RR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N Meadow Ave over KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.