US 83 Wbfr over Mercedes Main Canal

Good Condition18 years old3,462 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
Location0.20 Mi E Of FM 491
CarriesUS 83 Wbfr
CrossesMercedes Main Canal
Coordinates26.15756, -97.91046

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length110.9 ft (33.8 m)
Max Span110.9 ft (33.8 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area432.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built2008

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,462 (2021)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number211090003918421

Nearby Bridges

US 83 WB over Mercedes Main Canal 0.0 mi Good US 83 EB over Mercedes Main Canal 0.0 mi Good US 83 Ebfr over Mercedes Main Canal 0.0 mi Good FM 491 (sw Str) over Mercedes Main Canal 0.1 mi Good FM 491 (ne Str) over Mercedes Main Canal 0.1 mi Good US 83 WB over FM 491 0.2 mi Good US 83 EB over FM 491 0.2 mi Good Bus 83 over Mercedes Main Canal 0.5 mi Good US 83 WB over Vermont AVE 0.7 mi Good US 83 EB over Vermont AVE 0.7 mi Good