US Bridges

US 83 EB over FM 2221

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · @ FM 2221 · Structure no. 211090003902457

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over FM 2221 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over FM 2221 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 2039. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesFM 2221
Location@ FM 2221
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.26662, -98.48279
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2019)
Projected traffic39,700 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 EB over FM 2221 built?

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

What condition is US 83 EB over FM 2221 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 EB over FM 2221 carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over FM 2221?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over FM 2221?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.