US Bridges

US 83 EB over FM 396 (bryan Rd)

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090003917428

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,456
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over FM 396 (bryan Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over FM 396 (bryan Rd) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 19,456 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,630 by 2029. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesFM 396 (bryan Rd)
Location1.00 MI E of SH 107
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19896, -98.31211
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,456 (2019)
Projected traffic91,630 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 396 (bryan Rd) built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 EB over FM 396 (bryan 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 EB over FM 396 (bryan Rd) carry?

About 19,456 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over FM 396 (bryan Rd)?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over FM 396 (bryan Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.