US Bridges

Cape Road over San Marcos River

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.55 MI NE of SH 123 · Structure no. 141060B00158501

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,513
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cape Road over San Marcos River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cape Road over San Marcos River in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,513 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCape Road
CrossesSan Marcos River
Location0.55 MI NE of SH 123
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86878, -97.93099
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,513 (2020)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cape Road over San Marcos River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cape Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cape Road over San Marcos River carry?

About 3,513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cape Road over San Marcos River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cape Road over San Marcos River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.