US Bridges

US 83S to SH 359E over US 83

Good

Webb County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Loop 20 · Structure no. 222400003801070

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83S to SH 359E over US 83 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 83S to SH 359E over US 83 in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,940 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 83S to SH 359E
CrossesUS 83
Location1.3 MI W of Loop 20
RouteState Highway 359
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50027, -99.46899
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2013)
Projected traffic16,940 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 83S to SH 359E over US 83 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83S to SH 359E 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 US 83S to SH 359E over US 83 carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 83S to SH 359E over US 83?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 83S to SH 359E over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.