SH 97 over Yow Branch
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 6.40 MI NE of SH 80 · Structure no. 130900034702013
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,099
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Yow Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 over Yow Branch in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Yow Branch built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 over Yow Branch 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 Yow Branch carry?
About 1,099 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Yow Branch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Yow Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.