US Bridges

SH 80 over Guadalupe River

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of US 90A · Structure no. 130900028703142

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Guadalupe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 80 over Guadalupe River in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,926 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2042. The structure is 1,144 ft (348.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 80
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location0.50 MI SW of US 90A
RouteState Highway 80
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51614, -97.68989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,144 ft (348.7 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,926 (2023)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 80 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 80 over Guadalupe River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 3,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 1,144 ft (348.7 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.