US 83 over Colorado River
FairRunnels County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 072000003501001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 622 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,547
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 83 over Colorado River in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2033. The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 83 over Colorado River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 83 over Colorado River carry?
About 2,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Colorado River?
The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.