SH 16 over Colorado River Relief
FairMills County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of San Saba Cl · Structure no. 231670028903039
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,189
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Colorado River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Colorado River Relief in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 86 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.
It carries about 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Colorado River Relief built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is SH 16 over Colorado River Relief 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Colorado River Relief carry?
About 1,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Colorado River Relief?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Colorado River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.