US Bridges

US 83 over T& No Railroad

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 152320003608037

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over T& No Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over T& No Railroad in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 79 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 5,995 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2033. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesT& No Railroad
Location1.7 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23385, -99.79287
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,995 (2023)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$29,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over T& No Railroad built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 83 over T& No Railroad 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 T& No Railroad carry?

About 5,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over T& No Railroad?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over T& No Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.