US Bridges

US 83 W-Eb over Bus US 83 WB

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Hidalgo County, Texas · US 83- Bus US 83 W Int · Structure no. 211090003902441

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 W-Eb over Bus US 83 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 W-Eb over Bus US 83 WB in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,700 by 2035. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83 W-Eb
CrossesBus US 83 WB
LocationUS 83- Bus US 83 W Int
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.25685, -98.52641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2015)
Projected traffic39,700 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 W-Eb over Bus US 83 WB built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 W-Eb over Bus US 83 WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 W-Eb over Bus US 83 WB carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 W-Eb over Bus US 83 WB?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 W-Eb over Bus US 83 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.