US Bridges

US 83 WB over Spur 433 (main St)

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 493 · Structure no. 211090003918340

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,020
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Spur 433 (main St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over Spur 433 (main St) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 41,020 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,690 by 2031. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesSpur 433 (main St)
Location0.70 MI W of FM 493
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18171, -98.0524
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.
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,020 (2011)
Projected traffic64,690 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 WB over Spur 433 (main St) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 WB over Spur 433 (main St) 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 US 83 WB over Spur 433 (main St) carry?

About 41,020 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Spur 433 (main St)?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over Spur 433 (main St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.