Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of FM 1425 · Structure no. 211090003904322
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,911
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal 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 Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal carry?
About 10,911 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.