US Bridges

US 83 EB over FM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd)

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of FM 88 · Structure no. 211090003918352

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over FM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over FM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd) 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 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 279 ft (85 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesFM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd)
Location2.20 MI SE of FM 88
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.16131, -97.95848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 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 EB over FM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd) built?

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

What condition is US 83 EB over FM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 EB over FM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd) carry?

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

How long is US 83 EB over FM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd)?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over FM 1015 (mile 3 West Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.