US Bridges

US 83 EB over SP 31 (mile 2 West Rd)

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of FM 1015 · Structure no. 211090003918410

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,280
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over SP 31 (mile 2 West Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over SP 31 (mile 2 West Rd) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25,280 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,820 by 2031. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 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 EB
CrossesSP 31 (mile 2 West Rd)
Location1.10 MI SE of FM 1015
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15326, -97.94226
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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,280 (2011)
Projected traffic48,820 by 2031
Trucks16%
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 SP 31 (mile 2 West Rd) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 EB over SP 31 (mile 2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 EB over SP 31 (mile 2 West Rd) carry?

About 25,280 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over SP 31 (mile 2 West Rd)?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over SP 31 (mile 2 West Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.