US Bridges

US 87 over Guadalupe River & Rel

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 130620014308181

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,757 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 over Guadalupe River & Rel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 over Guadalupe River & Rel in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,358 by 2041. The structure is 2,757 ft (840.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 87
CrossesGuadalupe River & Rel
Location0.3 MI NE of US 183
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06644, -97.32152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,757 ft (840.3 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,358 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 87 over Guadalupe River & Rel built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 over Guadalupe River & Rel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 over Guadalupe River & Rel carry?

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

How long is US 87 over Guadalupe River & Rel?

The structure is 2,757 ft (840.3 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 over Guadalupe River & Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.