US Bridges

US 83 WB over LA Homa/Fm 2894

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090003917320

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,748
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over LA Homa/Fm 2894 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over LA Homa/Fm 2894 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 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesLA Homa/Fm 2894
Location3.0 MI W of SH 107
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23127, -98.36264
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 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 length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,748 (2019)
Projected traffic32,970 by 2031
Trucks7%
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 WB over LA Homa/Fm 2894 built?

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

What condition is US 83 WB over LA Homa/Fm 2894 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 WB over LA Homa/Fm 2894 carry?

About 19,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over LA Homa/Fm 2894?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over LA Homa/Fm 2894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.