US Bridges

US 83 WB over Ojo De Agua Crk

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of FM 886 · Structure no. 211090003902189

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Ojo De Agua Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over Ojo De Agua Crk in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,778 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesOjo De Agua Crk
Location0.60 MI SE of FM 886
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.26836, -98.54538
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,778 (2024)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 WB over Ojo De Agua Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 WB over Ojo De Agua Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 WB over Ojo De Agua Crk carry?

About 8,778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Ojo De Agua Crk?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over Ojo De Agua Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.