US Bridges

US 87 over Guadalupe Ri Relief

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DeWitt County, Texas · 0.48 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 130620014308038

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
782 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Guadalupe Ri Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over Guadalupe Ri Relief in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2033. The structure is 782 ft (238.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 87
CrossesGuadalupe Ri Relief
Location0.48 MI S of US 183
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06847, -97.31881
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length782 ft (238.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 over Guadalupe Ri Relief built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Guadalupe Ri Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Guadalupe Ri Relief carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 87 over Guadalupe Ri Relief?

The structure is 782 ft (238.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Guadalupe Ri Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.