Old US 83 over Arroyo Garceno
FairStarr County, Texas · 0.13 MI E of JCT US 83 · Structure no. 212140AA0190001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 742
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 83 over Arroyo Garceno is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 83 over Arroyo Garceno in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1940, 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 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 83 over Arroyo Garceno built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Old US 83 over Arroyo Garceno 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 Old US 83 over Arroyo Garceno carry?
About 742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old US 83 over Arroyo Garceno?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 83 over Arroyo Garceno?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.