US Bridges

US 283 over UP RR

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 080300043703048

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over UP RR in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 283
CrossesUP RR
Location0.90 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38994, -99.38681
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 283 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 283 over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over UP RR carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over UP RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.