US Bridges

US 83 EB over Showers RD

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 6.1 MI W of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090003917311

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over Showers RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over Showers RD in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,814 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2031. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesShowers RD
Location6.1 MI W of SH 107
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23859, -98.41124
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,814 (2024)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 Showers RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 EB over Showers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 EB over Showers RD carry?

About 12,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over Showers RD?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over Showers RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.