SH 163 over Devils River
GoodVal Verde County, Texas · 20.8 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 222330041206025
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 163 over Devils River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 163 over Devils River in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 163 over Devils River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 163 over Devils 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 163 over Devils River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 163 over Devils River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 163 over Devils River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.