US Bridges

US 83 SB over US 84 / UPRR / 1st ST

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210003306313

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
447 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,063
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over US 84 / UPRR / 1st ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over US 84 / UPRR / 1st ST in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 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 24,960 by 2033. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesUS 84 / UPRR / 1st ST
Location2.30 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45258, -99.78614
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,063 (2019)
Projected traffic24,960 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$602,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 SB over US 84 / UPRR / 1st ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 83 SB over US 84 / UPRR / 1st 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 SB over US 84 / UPRR / 1st ST carry?

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

How long is US 83 SB over US 84 / UPRR / 1st ST?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over US 84 / UPRR / 1st ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.