US Bridges

US 183 over Guadalupe River Relief

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.89 MI S of Gonzales C/L · Structure no. 130620015403020

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
178 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,999
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Guadalupe River Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 183 over Guadalupe River Relief in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,999 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,560 by 2033. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesGuadalupe River Relief
Location0.89 MI S of Gonzales C/L
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3181, -97.30776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,999 (2020)
Projected traffic8,560 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over Guadalupe River Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Guadalupe River Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Guadalupe River Relief carry?

About 5,999 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Guadalupe River Relief?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Guadalupe River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.