US Bridges

US 83 over Arroyo Garceno

Good

Starr County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 649 · Structure no. 212140003807066

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
255 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
19,164
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Arroyo Garceno is a concrete slab carrying US 83 over Arroyo Garceno in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 19,164 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,040 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesArroyo Garceno
Location0.30 MI W of FM 649
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.40779, -98.94517
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,164 (2020)
Projected traffic28,040 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over Arroyo Garceno built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 83 over Arroyo Garceno 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Arroyo Garceno carry?

About 19,164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Arroyo Garceno?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Arroyo Garceno?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.