US Bridges

US 83 over FM 2369

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 152320003608041

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over FM 2369 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over FM 2369 in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 64 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 6,464 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesFM 2369
Location1.6 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23317, -99.79301
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,464 (2022)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over FM 2369 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 83 over FM 2369 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 FM 2369 carry?

About 6,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over FM 2369?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over FM 2369?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.