US Bridges

US 83 over Arroyo San Francisco

Good

Zapata County, Texas · 2.7 MI N of FM 3169 · Structure no. 212530003803015

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Arroyo San Francisco is a concrete tee beam carrying US 83 over Arroyo San Francisco in Zapata County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 years old, older 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 4,578 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesArroyo San Francisco
Location2.7 MI N of FM 3169
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.08262, -99.42761
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,578 (2024)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over Arroyo San Francisco built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 83 over Arroyo San Francisco 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Arroyo San Francisco carry?

About 4,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Arroyo San Francisco?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Arroyo San Francisco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.