US Bridges

US 83 EB over FM 494 (shary Rd)

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of SP 487 · Structure no. 211090003917323

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,483
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over FM 494 (shary Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over FM 494 (shary Rd) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40,483 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,140 by 2031. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesFM 494 (shary Rd)
Location1.50 MI W of SP 487
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19576, -98.28841
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 geometry7: Better than 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 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,483 (2023)
Projected traffic47,140 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 FM 494 (shary Rd) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 EB over FM 494 (shary 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 FM 494 (shary Rd) carry?

About 40,483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over FM 494 (shary Rd)?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over FM 494 (shary Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.