US Bridges

US 83 SB over Arroyo Burro

Fair

Zapata County, Texas · 4.6 MI S of FM 3169 · Structure no. 212530003804058

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,190 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over Arroyo Burro is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 83 SB over Arroyo Burro in Zapata County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,494 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,890 by 2033. The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesArroyo Burro
Location4.6 MI S of FM 3169
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyZapata County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.00034, -99.37784
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+25 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,190 ft (362.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,494 (2024)
Projected traffic8,890 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 SB over Arroyo Burro built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 SB over Arroyo Burro 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 SB over Arroyo Burro carry?

About 2,494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB over Arroyo Burro?

The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over Arroyo Burro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.