US Bridges

CR 218 N T/A over SH 130 Ml

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of SH 142 · Structure no. 140280358301075

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
329 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 218 N T/A over SH 130 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 218 N T/A over SH 130 Ml in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 218 N T/A
CrossesSH 130 Ml
Location1.6 MI S of SH 142
RouteState Highway 130
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8691, -97.70721
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 218 N T/A over SH 130 Ml built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 218 N T/A over SH 130 Ml 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 218 N T/A over SH 130 Ml carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 218 N T/A over SH 130 Ml?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 218 N T/A over SH 130 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.