US Bridges

US 83 over Leona River

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 1.7 MI NE of SH 55 · Structure no. 152320003608016

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Leona River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 83 over Leona River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,190 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesLeona River
Location1.7 MI NE of SH 55
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25702, -99.77834
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2023)
Projected traffic3,190 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 Leona River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 83 over Leona River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Leona River carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Leona River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Leona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.