US Bridges

US 83 SB over Ambler Ave

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210003306080

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,514
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over Ambler Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over Ambler Ave in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,820 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesAmbler Ave
Location0.55 MI SW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47536, -99.77546
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,514 (2019)
Projected traffic22,820 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ambler Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 SB over Ambler Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 SB over Ambler Ave carry?

About 14,514 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB over Ambler Ave?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over Ambler Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.