Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River
Starr County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Roma Inter Br over Rio Grande River in Starr County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,895 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 64 inventoried bridges in Starr County rated fair (25.0%); 2 (3.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 810 ft |
| Location | .810 Mi S of Border Sta. |
| NBI structure number | 212140D00020001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 6: scour evaluation not yet made |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Starr County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 83 over Refugio Creek | 2009 | 34,000 | Good |
| US 83 over Arroyo Los Olmos | 1926 | 33,240 | Good |
| US 83 over Draw | 1955 | 26,612 | Good |
| US 83 over Drain | 1996 | 24,141 | Good |
| US 83 over Arroyo Roma | 2008 | 21,738 | Good |
| US 83 over Draw | 1955 | 21,509 | Fair |
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