US Bridges

US 83 NB over SH 29 EB

Fair

Menard County, Texas · 2.30 MI SE of FM 2291 · Structure no. 071640003506047

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 NB over SH 29 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 NB over SH 29 EB in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2033. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83 NB
CrossesSH 29 EB
Location2.30 MI SE of FM 2291
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyMenard County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88075, -99.76376
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2023)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 NB over SH 29 EB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 NB over SH 29 EB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 NB over SH 29 EB carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 83 NB over SH 29 EB?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 NB over SH 29 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.