US 83 over Arroyo Tigre Chiquito
FairZapata County, Texas · 6.1 MI S of FM 2687 · Structure no. 212530003805057
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 669 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,131
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Arroyo Tigre Chiquito is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Arroyo Tigre Chiquito in Zapata County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 3,131 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,530 by 2033. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Tigre Chiquito built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is US 83 over Arroyo Tigre Chiquito 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 Tigre Chiquito carry?
About 3,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Arroyo Tigre Chiquito?
The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Arroyo Tigre Chiquito?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.