US Bridges

US 83 over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 210310003919289

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,096 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,038
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 69,038 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,510 by 2031. The structure is 1,096 ft (334.1 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesRvsc RR / Palm Court DR
Location0.20 MI W of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18674, -97.73017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,096 ft (334.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,038 (2023)
Projected traffic94,510 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR 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 US 83 over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR carry?

About 69,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR?

The structure is 1,096 ft (334.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.