US Bridges

US 83 SB over South 7th ST

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 3.00 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210003306075

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,063
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over South 7th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over South 7th ST in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,063 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,080 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesSouth 7th ST
Location3.00 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44391, -99.78696
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,063 (2019)
Projected traffic24,080 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 SB over South 7th ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 SB over South 7th ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 SB over South 7th ST carry?

About 14,063 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB over South 7th ST?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over South 7th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.