US Bridges

US 283 over Pease River

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.08 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 032440012403179

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,870 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,001
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Pease River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Pease River 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 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,801 by 2040. The structure is 1,870 ft (570 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 283
CrossesPease River
Location1.08 MI N of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateTexas
Coordinates34.17911, -99.27847
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,870 ft (570 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2020)
Projected traffic2,801 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

What condition is US 283 over Pease River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Pease River carry?

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

How long is US 283 over Pease River?

The structure is 1,870 ft (570 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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.