SH 80 over Salt Branch
FairGonzales County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of FM 1682 · Structure no. 130900028704009
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,118
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 80 over Salt Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 80 over Salt Branch in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 51 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 3,118 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 80 over Salt Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SH 80 over Salt Branch 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 80 over Salt Branch carry?
About 3,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 80 over Salt Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 80 over Salt Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.