US Bridges

US 83 over IH 10

Good

Kimble County, Texas · 2.91 MI NW of FM 2169 · Structure no. 071340014201093

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over IH 10 in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesIH 10
Location2.91 MI NW of FM 2169
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43891, -99.71319
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2013)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over IH 10 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over IH 10 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over IH 10?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.