US Bridges

SH 255 over US 83

Good

Webb County, Texas · 3.30 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400003710078

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 255 over US 83 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 255 over US 83 in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSH 255
CrossesUS 83
Location3.30 MI W of IH 35
StateTexas
Coordinates27.82026, -99.46512
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2011)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 255 over US 83 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 255 over US 83 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 255 over US 83 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 255 over US 83?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 255 over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.