US Bridges

US 83 EB over FM 1426 (nebraska St)

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 211090003917261

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,083
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over FM 1426 (nebraska St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over FM 1426 (nebraska St) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 28 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 45,083 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,350 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesFM 1426 (nebraska St)
Location1.9 MI E of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19912, -98.15381
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 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,083 (2023)
Projected traffic67,350 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 EB over FM 1426 (nebraska St) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 83 EB over FM 1426 (nebraska St) 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 US 83 EB over FM 1426 (nebraska St) carry?

About 45,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over FM 1426 (nebraska St)?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over FM 1426 (nebraska St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.