US Bridges

US 283 over IH 20

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 1.65 MI E of FM 2047 · Structure no. 080300000701305

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,805
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 283 over IH 20 in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 283
CrossesIH 20
Location1.65 MI E of FM 2047
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40188, -99.38576
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,805 (2022)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 283 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 283 over IH 20 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 283 over IH 20 carry?

About 1,805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over IH 20?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.