US Bridges

US 83 EB Exit Ramp over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 210310003919292

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
547 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60,904
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB Exit Ramp over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB Exit Ramp 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 60,904 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,860 by 2031. The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 EB Exit Ramp
CrossesRvsc RR / Palm Court DR
Location0.20 MI W of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18637, -97.73012
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length547 ft (166.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,904 (2020)
Projected traffic56,860 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 EB Exit Ramp over Rvsc RR / Palm Court DR built?

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

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

About 60,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.