US Bridges

Mile 3 East RD over US 83

Good

Cameron County, Texas · At Hidalgo CO Line · Structure no. 210310003919183

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 3 East RD over US 83 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 3 East RD over US 83 in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 739 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMile 3 East RD
CrossesUS 83
LocationAt Hidalgo CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15939, -97.86174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 3 East RD over US 83 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 3 East RD over US 83 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mile 3 East RD over US 83 carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mile 3 East RD over US 83?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 3 East RD over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.