US Bridges

US 83 over Dry Frio River

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of FM 1051 · Structure no. 152320003608008

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
554 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,435
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Dry Frio River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 83 over Dry Frio River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 years old, older 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 2,435 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDry Frio River
Location0.1 MI NE of FM 1051
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47881, -99.76734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+9 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,435 (2020)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over Dry Frio River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 83 over Dry Frio River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Dry Frio River carry?

About 2,435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Dry Frio River?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Dry Frio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.