US Bridges

US 83 / US 84 NB over US 277 (s 14th St)

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of Bi 20 · Structure no. 082210003306089

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,440
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 / US 84 NB over US 277 (s 14th St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 / US 84 NB over US 277 (s 14th St) in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,080 by 2033. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83 / US 84 NB
CrossesUS 277 (s 14th St)
Location1.8 MI S of Bi 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42694, -99.78579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,440 (2019)
Projected traffic24,080 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 / US 84 NB over US 277 (s 14th St) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 / US 84 NB over US 277 (s 14th St) 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 / US 84 NB over US 277 (s 14th St) carry?

About 13,440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 83 / US 84 NB over US 277 (s 14th St)?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 / US 84 NB over US 277 (s 14th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.