US Bridges

US 183/277/283 NB over Brazos River

Good

Baylor County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of US 183/283 · Structure no. 030120015615016

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
970 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,731
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183/277/283 NB over Brazos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183/277/283 NB over Brazos River in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,731 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,503 by 2040. The structure is 970 ft (295.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183/277/283 NB
CrossesBrazos River
Location0.2 MI N of US 183/283
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57914, -99.26807
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length970 ft (295.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,731 (2020)
Projected traffic5,503 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183/277/283 NB over Brazos River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183/277/283 NB over Brazos River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 183/277/283 NB over Brazos River carry?

About 3,731 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 183/277/283 NB over Brazos River?

The structure is 970 ft (295.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 183/277/283 NB over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.