US Bridges

US 83 WB over Arroyo Salado

Good

Starr County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 2360 · Structure no. 212140003901255

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Arroyo Salado is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 WB over Arroyo Salado in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 11,382 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,770 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesArroyo Salado
Location1.00 MI E of FM 2360
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.30184, -98.62516
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,382 (2024)
Projected traffic10,770 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 WB over Arroyo Salado built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 WB over Arroyo Salado 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 WB over Arroyo Salado carry?

About 11,382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Arroyo Salado?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 WB over Arroyo Salado?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.