US Bridges

US 183 over Guadalupe River Rel

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900015401025

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,928
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Guadalupe River Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Guadalupe River Rel in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 10,928 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2033. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesGuadalupe River Rel
Location0.45 MI N of SH 97
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47997, -97.44665
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,928 (2020)
Projected traffic18,800 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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 183 over Guadalupe River Rel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Guadalupe River Rel 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 US 183 over Guadalupe River Rel carry?

About 10,928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Guadalupe River Rel?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Guadalupe River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.