US 83 SB over US 60 EB
FairHemphill County, Texas · 2.8 MI NW of FM 3044 · Structure no. 041070016909038
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 326 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 SB over US 60 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over US 60 EB in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2033. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 SB over US 60 EB built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 SB over US 60 EB 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 83 SB over US 60 EB carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 83 SB over US 60 EB?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 SB over US 60 EB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.