US Bridges

SH 123 NB over UPRR

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 150950036602015

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,362
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 123 NB over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 123 NB over UPRR in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,362 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,780 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 123 NB
CrossesUPRR
Location0.6 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 123
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59113, -97.94633
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,362 (2020)
Projected traffic11,780 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 123 NB over UPRR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 123 NB over UPRR 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 123 NB over UPRR carry?

About 8,362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 123 NB over UPRR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 123 NB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.