US Bridges

US 83 NB over KCS RR & City Streets

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400008601183

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
775 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,590
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 NB over KCS RR & City Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 NB over KCS RR & City Streets in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 16,590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,230 by 2033. The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 NB
CrossesKCS RR & City Streets
Location0.60 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50624, -99.49288
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length775 ft (236.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,590 (2013)
Projected traffic23,230 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 NB over KCS RR & City Streets built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 NB over KCS RR & City Streets 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 83 NB over KCS RR & City Streets carry?

About 16,590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 NB over KCS RR & City Streets?

The structure is 775 ft (236.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 NB over KCS RR & City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.