US Bridges

US 83 NB over Arroyo Burro

Good

Zapata County, Texas · 4.6 MI S of FM 3169 · Structure no. 212530003804080

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,190 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 NB over Arroyo Burro is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 NB over Arroyo Burro in Zapata County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,494 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2035. The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS 83 NB
CrossesArroyo Burro
Location4.6 MI S of FM 3169
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.00011, -99.37762
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,190 ft (362.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,494 (2024)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 NB over Arroyo Burro built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 83 NB over Arroyo Burro?

The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 NB over Arroyo Burro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.