US Bridges

CR 204 over San Saba River

FairPosted for load

San Saba County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of CR 220 · Structure no. 232060AA0262001

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 204 over San Saba River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 204 over San Saba River in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 115 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 204
CrossesSan Saba River
Location0.50 MI NE of CR 220
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21802, -98.79688
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 204 over San Saba River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 204 over San Saba 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 204 over San Saba River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 204 over San Saba River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 204 over San Saba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.