Bridge · 2026
TxDOT CSJ 0921-06-342 - Minnesota Ave
Brownsville, TX · near Brownsville/South Padre Island Intl (0.6 mi)
What this outcome means
The FAA studied the proposal and concluded it would not be a hazard to air navigation. A no-hazard determination is not permanent — it carries an expiration date, and if the structure is not built by then the case has to be re-filed.
The proposal, in the filer's words
"The proposed project involves the reconstruction of the existing bridge along Minnesota Avenue over a drainage ditch just south of Norton Drive. The permanent bridge structure will not be elevated any higher than the existing bridge which crosses the existing ditch at the same elevation as the adjacent roadway. Basically flat.\n \nDuring construction drilling rigs will be used to excavate for the bridge foundations. These rigs will be approximately 80ft tall. Also cranes will be used to lift steel reinforcing cages into the drilled holes. These cranes will also be approximately 80ft tall. Also cranes will be used to lift precast bridge girders into place. These cranes will be approximately 50ft tall.\n\nThe proposed construction will occur over a period of 8 months however the drilling equipment and cranes used to lift reinforcing cages will likely occur over the period of 1 month. Similarly the lifting and hanging of the bridge girders will last another month."
Filing details
- Case number (ASN)
- 2026-ASW-2807-OE
- Structure
- TxDOT CSJ 0921-06-342 - Minnesota Ave
- Type
- Bridge
- Category
- Bridge
- Height above ground
- 201 ft
- Height above sea level
- 222 ft
- Site elevation
- 21 ft
- Notice of
- New Construction
- Duration
- Temporary
- Marking & lighting
- Red lights and flags
Timeline
- Filed
- February 13, 2026
- Determined
- March 2, 2026
- Determination expires
- September 2, 2027
A determination that lapses before the structure is built has to be re-filed. The FAA does not send a reminder.
Who filed it
- Sponsor
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Representative
- Lucania Contractors LLC
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Location
- Coordinates
- 25.899069, -97.432689
- Degrees / minutes / seconds
- 25°53'56.6"N 97°25'57.7"W
- County
- Cameron
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About this record
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Source: FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) public archive (oeaaa.faa.gov), data as of September 12, 2026. Compiled by LOS Analyzer (Idea Engine LLC). This is not an official FAA record or an FAA determination; the FAA's portal is authoritative. LOS Analyzer is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA.
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