US 83 EB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of FM 492 · Structure no. 211090003917315
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,456
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 EB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older 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 19,456 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,970 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 EB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 83 EB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 EB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal carry?
About 19,456 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 83 EB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 EB Ml & FR over Edinburg Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.