US Bridges

SH 95 over San Gabriel River

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 5.50 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460032003058

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
411 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,288
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over San Gabriel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over San Gabriel River in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 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 7,288 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,328 by 2039. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesSan Gabriel River
Location5.50 MI N of US 79
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64421, -97.43905
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,288 (2020)
Projected traffic13,328 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 95 over San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH 95 over San Gabriel 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 95 over San Gabriel River carry?

About 7,288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over San Gabriel River?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.