US Bridges

US 83 WB over SP 115 (23rd St)

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of SH 336 · Structure no. 211090003917135

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over SP 115 (23rd St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over SP 115 (23rd St) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 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 6 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 57,971 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,040 by 2031. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesSP 115 (23rd St)
Location1.00 MI W of SH 336
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19248, -98.24734
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,971 (2024)
Projected traffic80,040 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 WB over SP 115 (23rd St) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 83 WB over SP 115 (23rd St) 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 SP 115 (23rd St) carry?

About 57,971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over SP 115 (23rd St)?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over SP 115 (23rd St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.