US Bridges

US 83 over Concho River

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 4.28 MI S of Runnels C/L · Structure no. 070480003502009

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,037 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Concho River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 83 over Concho River in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 2,369 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2033. The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesConcho River
Location4.28 MI S of Runnels C/L
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51559, -99.91979
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+21 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,037 ft (316.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (2023)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over Concho River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 83 over Concho 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Concho River carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Concho River?

The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Concho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.