US Bridges

US 83 WB over Mc Coll RD

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 336 · Structure no. 211090003917276

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,864
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Mc Coll RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over Mc Coll RD in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 47,864 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,960 by 2031. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesMc Coll RD
Location0.30 MI E of SH 336
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.1883, -98.21505
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 length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,864 (2023)
Projected traffic72,960 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US 83 WB over Mc Coll RD built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 83 WB over Mc Coll 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 US 83 WB over Mc Coll RD carry?

About 47,864 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Mc Coll RD?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over Mc Coll RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.