US Bridges

Jansen RD (cr 375) over Hidal DD#1 Main Channel

Fair

Willacy County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of JCT FM 498 · Structure no. 212450AA0237001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jansen RD (cr 375) over Hidal DD#1 Main Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jansen RD (cr 375) over Hidal DD#1 Main Channel in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJansen RD (cr 375)
CrossesHidal DD#1 Main Channel
Location0.5 MI S of JCT FM 498
RouteCounty Highway 375
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.39429, -97.68914
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jansen RD (cr 375) over Hidal DD#1 Main Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jansen RD (cr 375) over Hidal DD#1 Main Channel 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 Jansen RD (cr 375) over Hidal DD#1 Main Channel carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jansen RD (cr 375) over Hidal DD#1 Main Channel?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jansen RD (cr 375) over Hidal DD#1 Main Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.