US Bridges

FM 1425 over Raymondville Main Canal

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 490 · Structure no. 212450334302003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,025
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1425 over Raymondville Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1425 over Raymondville Main Canal in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1425
CrossesRaymondville Main Canal
Location0.7 MI N of FM 490
RouteState Highway 1425
StateTexas
Coordinates26.46228, -97.86284
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1425 over Raymondville Main Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1425 over Raymondville Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1425 over Raymondville Main Canal carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1425 over Raymondville Main Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1425 over Raymondville Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.