US Bridges

US 83 NB over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 6.35 MI S of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400003801007

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,966
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 NB over Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 83 NB over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 5,966 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 NB
CrossesDraw
Location6.35 MI S of Lp 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.39753, -99.4775
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,966 (2018)
Projected traffic3,810 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over Draw built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 83 NB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 NB over Draw carry?

About 5,966 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 83 NB over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 NB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.