US Bridges

US 83 over Willacy Canal

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.22 MI W of FM 2556 · Structure no. 210310003919014

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Willacy Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Willacy Canal in Cameron 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 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 63,254 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,556 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesWillacy Canal
Location0.22 MI W of FM 2556
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.16246, -97.85179
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,254 (2023)
Projected traffic88,556 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 83 over Willacy Canal built?

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

What condition is US 83 over Willacy Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Willacy Canal carry?

About 63,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Willacy Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 83 over Willacy Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.