SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief
FairGonzales County, Texas · 8.25 MI NE of SH 304 · Structure no. 130900002507046
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,787
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 92 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 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is SH 97 over Sandy Fork North 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief carry?
About 1,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.