US Bridges

US 83 WB over SH 336 (10th St)

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 4.60 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 211090003917138

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,496
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over SH 336 (10th St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over SH 336 (10th St) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 43,496 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,590 by 2031. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesSH 336 (10th St)
Location4.60 MI W of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.1896, -98.23241
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.
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 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 length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,496 (2023)
Projected traffic62,590 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 WB over SH 336 (10th St) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 83 WB over SH 336 (10th 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 SH 336 (10th St) carry?

About 43,496 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over SH 336 (10th St)?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over SH 336 (10th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.