US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal
GoodHidalgo County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 491 · Structure no. 211090003918420
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,790
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal 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 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 25,790 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,800 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal 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 Mercedes Main Canal carry?
About 25,790 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.