SH 80 over Blanco River
GoodHays County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060028601016
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 625 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,510
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 80 over Blanco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 80 over Blanco River in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 38,510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,063 by 2042. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 80 over Blanco River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 80 over Blanco 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 Blanco River carry?
About 38,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 80 over Blanco River?
The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SH 80 over Blanco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.