US Bridges

Abram Road over US 83

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090003917356

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abram Road over US 83 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abram Road over US 83 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,959 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2030. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAbram Road
CrossesUS 83
Location5.3 MI W of SH 107
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.23757, -98.39863
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,959 (2024)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Abram Road over US 83 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abram Road over US 83 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Abram Road over US 83 carry?

About 4,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Abram Road over US 83?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Abram Road over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.