ZARAGOSA ST
Carrying ZARAGOSA ST over RESACA DE LOS FRESNOS
0.5 MI SE OF COMBES ST, Cameron, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ZARAGOSA ST
The ZARAGOSA ST bridge in Cameron, Texas carries ZARAGOSA ST over RESACA DE LOS FRESNOS. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,080 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ZARAGOSA ST compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 38.7 m (127 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,080 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 210310N00505001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ZARAGOSA ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ZARAGOSA ST against other structures in Cameron and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ZARAGOSA ST?
ZARAGOSA ST in Cameron, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ZARAGOSA ST inspected?
ZARAGOSA ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,080 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ZARAGOSA ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ZARAGOSA ST?
ZARAGOSA ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ZARAGOSA ST?
ZARAGOSA ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ZARAGOSA ST and does age affect safety?
ZARAGOSA ST was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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