US Bridges

SH 80 over San Marcos River

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060028601015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,973
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over San Marcos River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 80 over San Marcos River in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 14,973 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,220 by 2029. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 80
CrossesSan Marcos River
Location0.9 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 80
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88391, -97.93548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,973 (2020)
Projected traffic32,220 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 80 over San Marcos River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 80 over San Marcos 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over San Marcos River carry?

About 14,973 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over San Marcos River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over San Marcos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.