US Bridges

Main ST over US 83

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of SH 336 · Structure no. 211090003917137

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,984
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over US 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over US 83 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 2,984 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesUS 83
Location0.30 MI W of SH 336
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19065, -98.23719
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,984 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Main ST over US 83 built?

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

What condition is Main ST over US 83 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 Main ST over US 83 carry?

About 2,984 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over US 83?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.