US Bridges

CR 227 Ponderosa X over Guadalupe River

Good

Comal County, Texas · 100 Ft W of CR 196 · Structure no. 150460AA0227001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 227 Ponderosa X over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 227 Ponderosa X over Guadalupe River in Comal 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 386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 227 Ponderosa X
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location100 Ft W of CR 196
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82421, -98.16641
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 227 Ponderosa X over Guadalupe River built?

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

What condition is CR 227 Ponderosa X over Guadalupe River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 227 Ponderosa X over Guadalupe River carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 227 Ponderosa X over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 227 Ponderosa X over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.