US Bridges

Victoria RD over US 83

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 493 · Structure no. 211090003918146

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,007
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria RD over US 83 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victoria RD over US 83 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 8,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2030. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVictoria RD
CrossesUS 83
Location0.80 MI E of FM 493
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.17761, -98.02849
Functional classRural 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,007 (2024)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria RD over US 83 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria RD 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 Victoria RD over US 83 carry?

About 8,007 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Victoria RD over US 83?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria RD over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.