Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal

Fair Condition61 years old1,832 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
Location0.22 Mi E Of Texas Avenue
CarriesFifth Street
CrossesMercedes Main Canal
Coordinates26.14700, -97.90953

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length123.0 ft (37.5 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area341.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,832 (2019)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number211090L00140001

Nearby Bridges

Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal 0.2 mi Good Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal 0.3 mi Fair FM 491 over Arroyo Anacuitas 0.4 mi Good US 83 Ebfr over Mercedes Main Canal 0.7 mi Good US 83 EB over FM 491 0.7 mi Good US 83 WB over FM 491 0.7 mi Good US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal 0.7 mi Good US 83 WB over Mercedes Main Canal 0.7 mi Good US 83 Wbfr over Mercedes Main Canal 0.7 mi Good Mi 6 N Rd(10th St) over North Main Drain 0.7 mi Fair