SH 97 over Baldridge Crk
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 1.45 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 130900002507192
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,953
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Baldridge Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 97 over Baldridge Crk in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Baldridge Crk built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 over Baldridge Crk 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SH 97 over Baldridge Crk carry?
About 1,953 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Baldridge Crk?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Baldridge Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.