US Bridges

US83 WB/US281/RP1 over US 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 211090003917247

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,270 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 WB/US281/RP1 over US 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 WB/US281/RP1 over US 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2029. The structure is 2,270 ft (691.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS83 WB/US281/RP1
CrossesUS 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD
Location0.1 MI E of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateTexas
Coordinates26.20743, -98.18106
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,270 ft (691.9 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2009)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2029
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US83 WB/US281/RP1 over US 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 WB/US281/RP1 over US 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US83 WB/US281/RP1 over US 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US83 WB/US281/RP1 over US 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD?

The structure is 2,270 ft (691.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US83 WB/US281/RP1 over US 83 WB on Ramp/Ftg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.