US Bridges

US 83 WB over Sugar RD

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 211090003917106

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,866
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Sugar RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over Sugar RD in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 46,866 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,670 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesSugar RD
Location0.75 MI W of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.20619, -98.19436
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,866 (2023)
Projected traffic71,670 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 WB over Sugar RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 83 WB over Sugar RD 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 Sugar RD carry?

About 46,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Sugar RD?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over Sugar RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.