US Bridges

SH 97 over IH 10

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900053505199

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 over IH 10 in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2040. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97
CrossesIH 10
Location0.00 MI E of SH 97
RouteState Highway 97
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66934, -97.30108
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2020)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 97 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 97 over IH 10 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 97 over IH 10 carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 over IH 10?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 97 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.