US Bridges

SH 7 over Trinity River Relief

Good

Leon County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of FM 542 · Structure no. 171450033501118

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,344 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,596
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 7 over Trinity River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Trinity River Relief in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,596 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,634 by 2038. The structure is 1,344 ft (409.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 7
CrossesTrinity River Relief
Location1.45 MI W of FM 542
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33625, -95.67236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,344 ft (409.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,596 (2018)
Projected traffic3,634 by 2038
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 7 over Trinity River Relief built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 7 over Trinity River Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 7 over Trinity River Relief carry?

About 2,596 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 7 over Trinity River Relief?

The structure is 1,344 ft (409.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 7 over Trinity River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.