US Bridges

US 83 Efr over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 3.85 MI S of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400003801004

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 Efr over Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 83 Efr over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 104 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 Efr
CrossesDraw
Location3.85 MI S of Lp 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.4343, -99.47932
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 Efr over Draw built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 83 Efr over Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 Efr over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 83 Efr over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 Efr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.