US Bridges

Israel Cavazos RD over Main East Canal

Good

Willacy County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 490 · Structure no. 212450AA5013001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Israel Cavazos RD over Main East Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Israel Cavazos RD over Main East Canal in Willacy County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIsrael Cavazos RD
CrossesMain East Canal
Location0.80 MI W of FM 490
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWillacy County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.44829, -98.00034
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (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 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 Israel Cavazos RD over Main East Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Israel Cavazos RD over Main East 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Israel Cavazos RD over Main East Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Israel Cavazos RD over Main East Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Israel Cavazos RD over Main East Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.