US 83 WB over Bentsen Palm RD
FairHidalgo County, Texas · 3.5 MI W of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090003917318
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,748
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 WB over Bentsen Palm RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over Bentsen Palm 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 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 19,748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,970 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).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 WB over Bentsen Palm RD built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 WB over Bentsen Palm 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 WB over Bentsen Palm RD carry?
About 19,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 83 WB over Bentsen Palm 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 WB over Bentsen Palm RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.