US Bridges

CR181(FISCHER Str) over Blanco River

Good

Hays County, Texas · 3.1 MI SW of FM 2325 · Structure no. 141060AA0180501

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
942
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR181(FISCHER Str) over Blanco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR181(FISCHER Str) over Blanco River in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 942 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCR181(FISCHER Str)
CrossesBlanco River
Location3.1 MI SW of FM 2325
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0005, -98.2006
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR181(FISCHER Str) over Blanco River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR181(FISCHER Str) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR181(FISCHER Str) over Blanco River carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR181(FISCHER Str) over Blanco River?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR181(FISCHER Str) over Blanco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.