Hidalgo County Bridge Report Card
Hidalgo County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Hidalgo County has 58 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.2% is above the 4.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,390 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hidalgo County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 58 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,390 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.2% | 10.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.1% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 60 years vs 48 nationally | 4.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 338,776 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 60 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,390 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hidalgo County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-10 Ebl/wbl over Unnamed Waterway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,619 | 1972 |
| L-00021 over I-10 Ebl And Wbl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,604 | 1972 |
| Nm-92 over Moore Canyon | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 167 | 1949 |
| I-10 Wbl/ebl over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 19,664 | 1962 |
| I-10 Wbl/ebl over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 19,664 | 1962 |
| I-10 Ebl/wbl over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 19,664 | 1962 |
| I-10 Ebl/wbl over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 18,891 | 1974 |
| I-10 Ebl over Turbine Station Road | High traffic | Good | 18,782 | 1972 |
| I-10 Ebl/wbl over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 18,782 | 1972 |
| I-10 Wbl/ebl over Local Road | High traffic | Fair | 18,043 | 1957 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.