US Bridges

US 83 EB over North Floodway Channel

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of SP31 · Structure no. 211090003918412

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,644 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
25,710
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over North Floodway Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over North Floodway Channel 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 25,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,110 by 2031. The structure is 1,644 ft (501.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesNorth Floodway Channel
Location0.9 MI E of SP31
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15228, -97.92892
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans14 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,644 ft (501.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,710 (2011)
Projected traffic40,110 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 EB over North Floodway Channel built?

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

What condition is US 83 EB over North Floodway Channel 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 EB over North Floodway Channel carry?

About 25,710 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over North Floodway Channel?

The structure is 1,644 ft (501.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over North Floodway Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.