FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PHARR/RENOSA INTL

Carrying PHARR/RENOSA INTL over RIO GRANDE RIVER

2MI S OF US281/SPUR600 IN, Hidalgo, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PHARR/RENOSA INTL

The PHARR/RENOSA INTL bridge in Hidalgo, Texas carries PHARR/RENOSA INTL over RIO GRANDE RIVER. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 194 sections, stretching 4806.7 meters (15771 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,525 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PHARR/RENOSA INTL compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
405
Bridges in Hidalgo · 4 in Poor condition
PHARR/RENOSA INTL 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
194
Structure Length
4806.7 m (15771 ft)
Deck Width
17.4 m (57 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,525 vehicles/day
Structure Number
211090R00565001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 PHARR/RENOSA INTL 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 PHARR/RENOSA INTL 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 PHARR/RENOSA INTL?

PHARR/RENOSA INTL in Hidalgo, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PHARR/RENOSA INTL inspected?

PHARR/RENOSA INTL'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 9,525 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PHARR/RENOSA INTL 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 PHARR/RENOSA INTL?

PHARR/RENOSA INTL has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PHARR/RENOSA INTL?

PHARR/RENOSA INTL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PHARR/RENOSA INTL and does age affect safety?

PHARR/RENOSA INTL was built in 1994, making it 32 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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