US Bridges

US 83 Ml over San Idelfonso Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 5.40 MI S of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400003801076

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,181
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 Ml over San Idelfonso Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 Ml over San Idelfonso Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 45 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 6,181 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 Ml
CrossesSan Idelfonso Creek
Location5.40 MI S of Lp 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.41199, -99.4806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,181 (2020)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 Ml over San Idelfonso Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 83 Ml over San Idelfonso 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 Ml over San Idelfonso Creek carry?

About 6,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 83 Ml over San Idelfonso Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 Ml over San Idelfonso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.