US Bridges

Los Ebanos RD over US 83

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.20 MI NW of FM 1016 · Structure no. 211090003917174

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,733
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Ebanos RD over US 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Ebanos RD over US 83 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,350 by 2030. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesLos Ebanos RD
CrossesUS 83
Location1.20 MI NW of FM 1016
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.20996, -98.34299
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,733 (2014)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$31,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Ebanos RD over US 83 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Ebanos RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Los Ebanos RD over US 83 carry?

About 6,733 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Los Ebanos RD over US 83?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Los Ebanos RD over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.