US Bridges

River RD over Guadalupe River 1st Xing

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of CR 195 · Structure no. 150460AA0196002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
304 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Guadalupe River 1st Xing is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Guadalupe River 1st Xing in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,365 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesGuadalupe River 1st Xing
Location1.4 MI N of CR 195
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76543, -98.14189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2023)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Guadalupe River 1st Xing built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Guadalupe River 1st Xing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Guadalupe River 1st Xing carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is River RD over Guadalupe River 1st Xing?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Guadalupe River 1st Xing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.