US Bridges

Paso Del Norte over US 83

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of FM 1015 · Structure no. 211090003918348

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,721
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paso Del Norte over US 83 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paso Del Norte over US 83 in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,721 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2029. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaso Del Norte
CrossesUS 83
Location2.0 MI NW of FM 1015
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.17299, -97.98088
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,721 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Paso Del Norte over US 83 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paso Del Norte 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 Paso Del Norte over US 83 carry?

About 6,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paso Del Norte over US 83?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Paso Del Norte over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.