US 283 over Colorado River
FairColeman County, Texas · 0.0 MI N of Mculloch C/L · Structure no. 230420009902024
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 837
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Colorado River in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 283 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 283 over Colorado River 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 283 over Colorado River carry?
About 837 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Colorado River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 283 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.