US Bridges

US 83 SB over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 1.85 MI S of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400003801077

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,901
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 83 SB 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 19,901 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,070 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI S of Lp 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.46391, -99.47745
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,901 (2024)
Projected traffic26,070 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 SB 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 SB 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 SB over Draw carry?

About 19,901 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.