US Bridges

US 83 SB over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 6.35 MI S of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400003801078

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,709
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 83 SB over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,709 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesDraw
Location6.35 MI S of Lp 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.39752, -99.4778
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,709 (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 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 SB over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 SB over Draw carry?

About 5,709 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.