US 83 over Chacon Creek
FairWebb County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400003801042
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Chacon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Chacon Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 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 41,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,820 by 2033. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 over Chacon Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US 83 over Chacon Creek 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 over Chacon Creek carry?
About 41,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Chacon Creek?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Chacon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.