US Bridges

US 183 SB over S Frk San Gabriel River

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460015104488

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,925
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB over S Frk San Gabriel River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 SB over S Frk San Gabriel River in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 19,925 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2039. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 183 SB
CrossesS Frk San Gabriel River
Location2.4 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62086, -97.86133
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,925 (2020)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 SB over S Frk San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 SB over S Frk San Gabriel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 SB over S Frk San Gabriel River carry?

About 19,925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 183 SB over S Frk San Gabriel River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB over S Frk San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.