FM 541 over San Antonio River
FairWilson County, Texas · 3.30 MI SW of US 181 · Structure no. 152470101101005
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 482 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 802
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 541 over San Antonio River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 541 over San Antonio River in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,123 by 2042. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 541 over San Antonio River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 541 over San Antonio 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 541 over San Antonio River carry?
About 802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is FM 541 over San Antonio River?
The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 541 over San Antonio River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.