US Bridges

Gruene Road over Guadalupe River

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of FM 306 · Structure no. 150460B00680001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,946
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gruene Road over Guadalupe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gruene Road over Guadalupe River in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,946 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,700 by 2026. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGruene Road
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.60 MI SW of FM 306
RouteCity Street 0
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73827, -98.10623
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,946 (2020)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2026
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gruene Road over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gruene Road 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 Gruene Road over Guadalupe River carry?

About 4,946 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gruene Road over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gruene Road over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.