US Bridges

Bush RD (cr 3450) over East Main Drain Lateral

Fair

Willacy County, Texas · 5.0 MI NE of Raymondville · Structure no. 212450AA0173002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush RD (cr 3450) over East Main Drain Lateral is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bush RD (cr 3450) over East Main Drain Lateral 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBush RD (cr 3450)
CrossesEast Main Drain Lateral
Location5.0 MI NE of Raymondville
RouteCounty Highway 3450
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.51149, -97.71243
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bush RD (cr 3450) over East Main Drain Lateral built?

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

What condition is Bush RD (cr 3450) over East Main Drain Lateral 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 Bush RD (cr 3450) over East Main Drain Lateral carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bush RD (cr 3450) over East Main Drain Lateral?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bush RD (cr 3450) over East Main Drain Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.