US Bridges

CR 119 (stairtown) over San Marcos River

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of SH 80 · Structure no. 140280AA0285001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119 (stairtown) over San Marcos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 119 (stairtown) over San Marcos River in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 119 (stairtown)
CrossesSan Marcos River
Location0.90 MI SW of SH 80
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71276, -97.73831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 119 (stairtown) over San Marcos River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119 (stairtown) over San Marcos River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 119 (stairtown) over San Marcos River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 119 (stairtown) over San Marcos River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119 (stairtown) over San Marcos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.