US 83 WB over US 281 (n Cage Blvd)
FairHidalgo County, Texas · US 83 @ US 281 · Structure no. 211090003917108
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,190
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 WB over US 281 (n Cage Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over US 281 (n Cage Blvd) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 51,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,670 by 2031. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 WB over US 281 (n Cage Blvd) 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 US 281 (n Cage Blvd) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 WB over US 281 (n Cage Blvd) carry?
About 51,190 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 83 WB over US 281 (n Cage Blvd)?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 WB over US 281 (n Cage Blvd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.