US 83 over Arroyo Dolores
FairZapata County, Texas · 12.1 MI N of FM 3169 · Structure no. 212530003802037
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 342 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,424
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Arroyo Dolores is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Arroyo Dolores in Zapata County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 88 years old, older 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 4,424 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2033. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 over Arroyo Dolores built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is US 83 over Arroyo Dolores 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 over Arroyo Dolores carry?
About 4,424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Arroyo Dolores?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Arroyo Dolores?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.