US Bridges

US 83 SB over Espejo-Molina RD

Good

Webb County, Texas · 9.06 MI S of Loop 20 · Structure no. 222400003801082

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,709
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over Espejo-Molina RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over Espejo-Molina RD in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,709 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2038. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesEspejo-Molina RD
Location9.06 MI S of Loop 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.36329, -99.46013
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 SB over Espejo-Molina RD built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 SB over Espejo-Molina RD 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 83 SB over Espejo-Molina RD carry?

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

How long is US 83 SB over Espejo-Molina RD?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over Espejo-Molina RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.