US Bridges

US 83 over Bicentennial Blvd

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of SP 115 · Structure no. 211090003917450

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
287 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,798
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Bicentennial Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Bicentennial Blvd in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,701 by 2038. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 134 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesBicentennial Blvd
Location0.70 MI E of SP 115
RouteCity Street 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.19102, -98.24141
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,798 (2014)
Projected traffic22,701 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Bicentennial Blvd built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Bicentennial Blvd 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 over Bicentennial Blvd carry?

About 5,798 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Bicentennial Blvd?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Bicentennial Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.