US Bridges

US 83 WB over Airport Dr.

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.20 MI NW of FM 1015 · Structure no. 211090003918349

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Airport Dr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 WB over Airport Dr. in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 34,712 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,020 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesAirport Dr.
Location1.20 MI NW of FM 1015
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.17024, -97.97471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,712 (2023)
Projected traffic42,020 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 Airport Dr. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 WB over Airport Dr. 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 WB over Airport Dr. carry?

About 34,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Airport Dr.?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over Airport Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.