DOVE AVENUE
Carrying DOVE AVENUE over DRAINAGE DITCH
0.6 MI W OF 10TH STREET, Hidalgo, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DOVE AVENUE
The DOVE AVENUE bridge in Hidalgo, Texas carries DOVE AVENUE over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.9 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,517 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DOVE AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 2013
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25,517 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 211090K00104001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DOVE AVENUE 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 DOVE AVENUE against other structures in Hidalgo 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 DOVE AVENUE?
DOVE AVENUE in Hidalgo, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DOVE AVENUE inspected?
DOVE AVENUE'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 25,517 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DOVE AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DOVE AVENUE?
DOVE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DOVE AVENUE?
DOVE AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is DOVE AVENUE and does age affect safety?
DOVE AVENUE was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.
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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