US Bridges

US 83 WB over Arroyo De LA Joya

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 2221 · Structure no. 211090003902222

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Arroyo De LA Joya is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 WB over Arroyo De LA Joya in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 14,652 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,070 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesArroyo De LA Joya
Location0.5 MI W of FM 2221
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.24802, -98.49504
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,652 (2023)
Projected traffic15,070 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 WB over Arroyo De LA Joya built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 WB over Arroyo De LA Joya 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 WB over Arroyo De LA Joya carry?

About 14,652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Arroyo De LA Joya?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over Arroyo De LA Joya?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.