US Bridges

US 83 WB over Bu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.50 MI SW of US 281 · Structure no. 211090003917104

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
890 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
54,860
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Bu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over Bu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 years old, older 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 54,860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,810 by 2031. The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesBu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR
Location1.50 MI SW of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19844, -98.20295
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans12 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,860 (2011)
Projected traffic76,810 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 WB over Bu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 83 WB over Bu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR 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 WB over Bu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR carry?

About 54,860 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Bu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over Bu 83 FM 2061 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.