US Bridges

US 83 EB over FM 1425 (mile 2 East Rd)

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · JCT of US 83 & FM 1425 · Structure no. 211090003918426

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 EB over FM 1425 (mile 2 East Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 EB over FM 1425 (mile 2 East Rd) 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 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2031. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 EB
CrossesFM 1425 (mile 2 East Rd)
LocationJCT of US 83 & FM 1425
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.15924, -97.87793
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2011)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 1425 (mile 2 East Rd) built?

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

What condition is US 83 EB over FM 1425 (mile 2 East 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 FM 1425 (mile 2 East Rd) carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 83 EB over FM 1425 (mile 2 East Rd)?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 EB over FM 1425 (mile 2 East Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.