Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal

Good Condition11 years old10,911 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
Location2.00 Mi W Of FM 1425
CarriesBus 83
CrossesMercedes Main Canal
Coordinates26.15005, -97.90959

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width78.1 ft (23.8 m)
Deck Area1087.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built2015

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,911 (2024)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number211090003904322

Nearby Bridges

Fifth Street over Mercedes Main Canal 0.2 mi Fair US 83 Ebfr over Mercedes Main Canal 0.5 mi Good US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal 0.5 mi Good US 83 EB over FM 491 0.5 mi Good US 83 WB over Mercedes Main Canal 0.5 mi Good US 83 WB over FM 491 0.5 mi Good US 83 Wbfr over Mercedes Main Canal 0.5 mi Good FM 491 over Arroyo Anacuitas 0.5 mi Good Tenth Street over Mercedes Main Canal 0.6 mi Fair FM 491 (sw Str) over Mercedes Main Canal 0.6 mi Good