FM 78 over Guadalupe River

Fair Condition72 years old14,009 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyGuadalupe
Location0.10 Mi NE Of FM 725
CarriesFM 78
CrossesGuadalupe River
Coordinates29.59010, -98.03620

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length681.4 ft (207.7 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width78.1 ft (23.8 m)
Deck Area4943.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,009 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number150950002510093

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