US Bridges

Common Street over Guadalupe River

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of Lp 337 · Structure no. 150460B00345001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,562
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Common Street over Guadalupe River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Common Street over Guadalupe River in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCommon Street
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.45 MI SW of Lp 337
RouteCity Street 8411
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71549, -98.11001
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,562 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Common Street over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Common Street over Guadalupe 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Common Street over Guadalupe River carry?

About 6,562 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Common Street over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Common Street over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.