Old US 83 over Arroyo LA Minita
GoodStarr County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 212140AA0149001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 83 over Arroyo LA Minita is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 83 over Arroyo LA Minita in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 83 over Arroyo LA Minita built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 83 over Arroyo LA Minita 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 83 over Arroyo LA Minita carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US 83 over Arroyo LA Minita?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 83 over Arroyo LA Minita?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.