US Bridges

Bus 83 SB Conn over US 83 / US 84

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210003401088

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 83 SB Conn over US 83 / US 84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 83 SB Conn over US 83 / US 84 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2027. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBus 83 SB Conn
CrossesUS 83 / US 84
Location2.20 MI N of FM 707
RouteState Highway 322
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38454, -99.74263
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2010)
Projected traffic5,180 by 2027
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 83 SB Conn over US 83 / US 84 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 83 SB Conn over US 83 / US 84 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 Bus 83 SB Conn over US 83 / US 84 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bus 83 SB Conn over US 83 / US 84?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 83 SB Conn over US 83 / US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.