US Bridges

US 283 over Pease River Relief

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.73 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 032440012403178

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,001
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Pease River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Pease River Relief in Wilbarger 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 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2030. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 283
CrossesPease River Relief
Location0.73 MI N of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateTexas
Coordinates34.17147, -99.28304
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2020)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 283 over Pease River Relief built?

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

What condition is US 283 over Pease River Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Pease River Relief carry?

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Pease River Relief?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Pease River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.