FM 491 (sw Str) over Mercedes Main Canal

Good Condition32 years old11,132 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
Location0.30 Mi N Of US 83
CarriesFM 491 (sw Str)
CrossesMercedes Main Canal
Coordinates26.15899, -97.91054

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Max Span6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Deck Area93.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1994

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,132 (2020)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number211090086101014

Nearby Bridges

FM 491 (ne Str) over Mercedes Main Canal 0.0 mi Good US 83 Wbfr over Mercedes Main Canal 0.1 mi Good US 83 WB over Mercedes Main Canal 0.1 mi Good US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal 0.1 mi Good US 83 Ebfr over Mercedes Main Canal 0.1 mi Good US 83 WB over FM 491 0.3 mi Good US 83 EB over FM 491 0.3 mi Good Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal 0.6 mi Good US 83 WB over Vermont AVE 0.7 mi Good US 83 EB over Vermont AVE 0.7 mi Good