Bus 83 over Drainage Ditch
FairCameron County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of FM 800 · Structure no. 210310003906257
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,443
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 83 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 83 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,443 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,358 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 83 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 83 over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bus 83 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 13,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bus 83 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Bus 83 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.