US Bridges

US 83 Wbml over Inspiration Road

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.8 MI NW of FM 1016 · Structure no. 211090003917436

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 Wbml over Inspiration Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 Wbml over Inspiration Road in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 37,174 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,970 by 2031. The structure is 1,210 ft (368.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 Wbml
CrossesInspiration Road
Location1.8 MI NW of FM 1016
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.21727, -98.34937
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 spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,210 ft (368.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,174 (2023)
Projected traffic32,970 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Wbml over Inspiration Road built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 Wbml over Inspiration Road 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 Wbml over Inspiration Road carry?

About 37,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 Wbml over Inspiration Road?

The structure is 1,210 ft (368.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 Wbml over Inspiration Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.