US Bridges

SH 111 over Lavaca River

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 7.3 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 131430034606025

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
681 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,511
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 111 over Lavaca River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 111 over Lavaca River in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,511 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2033. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 111
CrossesLavaca River
Location7.3 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 111
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.15726, -96.87485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length681 ft (207.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2020)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 111 over Lavaca River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 111 over Lavaca River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 111 over Lavaca River carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 111 over Lavaca River?

The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 111 over Lavaca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.