US Bridges

US 83 EB over FM 2220 (ware Rd)

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of FM 494 · Structure no. 211090003917273

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,380
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over FM 2220 (ware Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over FM 2220 (ware Rd) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 31,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,930 by 2031. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesFM 2220 (ware Rd)
Location1.50 MI E of FM 494
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19469, -98.26396
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.
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 length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,380 (2011)
Projected traffic43,930 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 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 2220 (ware Rd) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 EB over FM 2220 (ware Rd) 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 EB over FM 2220 (ware Rd) carry?

About 31,380 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over FM 2220 (ware Rd)?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over FM 2220 (ware Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.