US Bridges

Ramirez Rd(cr 205) over West Main Drain

Fair

Willacy County, Texas · 0.23 MI N of JCT FM 1761 · Structure no. 212450AA0158002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramirez Rd(cr 205) over West Main Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramirez Rd(cr 205) over West Main Drain in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamirez Rd(cr 205)
CrossesWest Main Drain
Location0.23 MI N of JCT FM 1761
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.52234, -97.79152
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ramirez Rd(cr 205) over West Main Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramirez Rd(cr 205) over West Main Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramirez Rd(cr 205) over West Main Drain carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramirez Rd(cr 205) over West Main Drain?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramirez Rd(cr 205) over West Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.