Status: No longer exists
Location: 29.576111,-97.926667
Carries Walnut Street over Geronimo Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 163.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Geronimo Creek on Walnut Street in Seguin
History: Built 1922; replaced 2001
Built: 1922
Location: Guadalupe County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 29.593056,-98.036389
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Hot Shot Lane
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 1200.2 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Hot Shot Lane on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1926
Built: 1926
Location: Guadalupe County
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427434
Looking North
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 29.568611,-97.968889
Carries US 90A over Walnut Branch
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 38.1 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Walnut Branch on US 90A in Seguin
History: Built 1923; rehabilitated 1966
Built: 1923
Location: Guadalupe County
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172208
Walnut branch bridge
Nothing too remarkable looking, really, but there it is.
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 29.591274,-98.037423
Carries Bridge Road over Guadalupe River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Polygonal Top Chord with Sub-Divided Panels Pennsylvania Type Through Truss main span. Piers are steel bents. Approaches are book-end Pratt Through Trusses.
Total Length: 500.0 Feet
Span Length: 200.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Through truss bridge over Guadalupe River on Bridge Road
History:
Built:
Location: Guadalupe County
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172248
View from the south
View looking north with a bonus railroad bridge in the background
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
172249
Damaged truss
Closeup on a spot where something big ran into the bridge. Note how the road bed is buckled upwards.
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
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Middle closeup
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
172251
West side
The beginning of the approach spans are heavily overgrown on both sides
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
172252
Approach ramp supports
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
172253
Underside of the approach span
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
172254
View from the north
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
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Invading tree
Photo taken by Markus Haas in August 2010
490300
West Approach
Looking southeast.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490301
West End Pratt
Looking southeast. Notice rotting deck in upper right of photo.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490302
View from bottom
Looking west at the abutment.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490303
View from bottom
Looking east under the west end Pratt.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490304
West Approach
Fully blocked off and gated, luckily there was a cutout in the fence..
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490305
West Approach
Looking east. Thick dirt has accumulated in this area of the deck.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490306
Collapsed Tree Branch
This must have collapsed recently.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490307
Thick Vegetation
Tree branch growing inside west end Pratt.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490308
View from Center of West End Pratt
Looking east.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490309
Approaching Main Span
Looking east. Huge tree on left is literally growing around the end post.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490310
View from End Posts of Main San
Looking west at the west end Pratt.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490311
View from Center of Bridge
Looking east. Take a notice of the deck bent upwards and the verticals bent as well in the same area.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490312
View from Center of Bridge
Looking west.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490313
Missing Railing
Looking southwest.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490314
Nearby Union Pacific Railroad Bridge
Looking north.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490315
Bridge Collision Damage
These next few photos are the area where the bridge's deck is buckled upwards and the verticals are badly bent and damaged. My guess is a large boat collided with the bridge?
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490316
Bridge Collision Damage
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490317
Bridge Collision Damage
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490318
Bridge Collision Damage
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490319
Hole in Deck
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490320
Bridge Collision Damage
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490321
East End Pratt
The vegetation on the east end is more thick than the west end.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490322
Approaching Main Span
Looking west.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490323
Bridge Collision Damage
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490324
Bridge Collision Damage
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490325
View from Center of Bridge
Looking west.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490326
Invading Tree
Branch wrapping around end post on main span.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490327
Invading Tree
Branch wrapping around end post on main span.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490328
Approaching Main Span
Looking east.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490329
Invading Tree
Branch wrapping around vertical on west end Pratt.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490330
Invading Tree
Branch wrapping around end post on west end Pratt.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
498232
West Approach
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498233
West End Pratt
Looking east.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498234
Main Span
Looking east.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498235
Main Span
Looking east.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498236
West Approach
Looking northeast.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498237
View from Riverbed
Looking northeast at west end Pratt and main Camelback span.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498238
View from Riverbed
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498239
View from Riverbed
Looking northeast at east end Pratt and main Camelback span.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498240
View from Riverbed
Interesting pier design on the east end.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498241
View from Riverbed
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498242
East Approach
Looking west. This side of the bridge is full of thick bamboo.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
Status: Abandoned
Location: 29.566098,-98.021573
Carries Old Quintana Road over Guadalupe River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss.
Total Length: 450.0 Feet
Span Length: 185.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Parker Through Truss bridge over Guadalupe River
History: Locals date the bridge to the 1930's. Actual build date unknown. Closed to traffic in the 1960's.
Built:
Location: Guadalupe County
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256343
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
427435
South portal
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427436
Looking NW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427437
Looking NW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
490346
View from Under Interstate 10
Looking southeast.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490347
Old Roadway on South Approach
Looking north.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490348
South Approach
Looking north. The approach to the main span is completely gone on this end.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490349
South Approach
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490350
Missing Approach and Pier
Pipe on right.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490351
View from Under Interstate 10
Looking southeast.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490352
Old Roadway on South Approach
Looking north.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490353
South Approach
Looking north. The approach to the main span is completely gone on this end.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490354
South Approach
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490355
Missing Approach and Pier
Pipe on right.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
490356
Old Roadway Approaching the Bridge
Looking north. The bridge is hidden by thick trees behind the railing.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez
498246
North Approach
Looking south. This side of the bridge's wooden approach is still intact.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498247
Old Bridge Closed Sign
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498248
North Approach
This section is covered with trees growing through.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498249
Bridge Closed Sign
Someone tried to be funny with the graffiti.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498250
North Approach
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498251
North Approach
Satellite dish add on courtesy of RV park resident.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498252
North Approach
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498253
View from RV Park
Looking southeast.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498254
View from RV Park
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
498255
North Approach
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in March 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 29.592631,-98.038161
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Guadalupe River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Camelback through truss
Total Length: 500.0 Feet
Span Length: 240.0 Feet
Overview: Camelback through truss bridge over Guadalupe River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1899. Original main span replaced due to flood damage.
Built: 1899
Location: Guadalupe County
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209642
McQueeny RR.JPG
Photo taken by aaron leibold in May 2011
209643
1899 truss section
Photo taken by aaron leibold in May 2011
209644
1949 truss section
Photo taken by aaron leibold in May 2011
209645
Photo taken by aaron leibold in May 2011
209646
Eastern approach showing 1949 builders plaque.
Photo taken by aaron leibold in May 2011
427418
Looking NNW, Guadalupe River Bridge in foreground
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427419
Looking NNW, Guadalupe River Bridge in foreground
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427420
Detail, west span
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427421
Looking NW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427422
Detail, west span
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427423
Looking NW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in April 2014
427424
Looking ENE
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427425
Looking ENE
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427426
Looking ENE
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427427
Looking SW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427428
Looking North, east approach
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427429
Looking WSW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427430
Looking SW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427431
Looking SW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427432
West approach
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427433
esthetic
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
490332
View from Nearby Abandoned Old San Antonio Road Bridge
Looking north.
Photo taken by Mark Gonzalez in October 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 29.573564,-98.127470
Carries FM-78 over Santa Clara Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 264.1 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Santa Clara Creek on FM-78
History: Built 1921; rehabilitated 1989
Built: 1921
Location: Guadalupe County
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287463
Santa Clara Creek Bridge (FM78)
Looking West along the north side of bridge
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in April 2014
287464
Santa Clara Creek Bridge (FM78)
Looking SW at the north side of bridge
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in April 2014
287465
Santa Clara Creek Bridge (FM78)
Looking West along the south side of bridge
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in April 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 29.668410,-97.700503
Carries US 90 over San Marcos River West Relief
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 912.1 Feet
Span Length: 27.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over San Marcos River West Relief on US 90
History: Built 1930; rehabilitated 1989
Built: 1930
Location: Guadalupe County
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Status: Open
Location: 29.668661,-97.700860
Carries Railroad over San Marcos River
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over San Marcos River on Railroad
History:
Built: 1903
Location: Guadalupe County
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284929
West end, looking east
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284930
West end of west span
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284931
East end of west span
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284932
From west, looking east
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284933
West end of west span
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284934
West span
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284935
West end, looking east
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284936
East span
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284937
East end, looking west
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
284938
East span
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
427565
Looking NW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427566
Looking NW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427567
Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427568
Looking NW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427569
SE portal
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
427570
Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2018
Status: Open
Location: 29.661339,-97.715903
Carries Union Pacific Rr over Gander Slough Road
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 75.1 Feet
Span Length: 15.1 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Gander Slough Road on Union Pacific Rr
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Guadalupe County
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285043
Looking north
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
285044
Looking west
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
285048
East end
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
285049
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 29.551663,-97.969328
Carries BUS 123 over GUADALUPE RIVER
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details:
Total Length: 924.9 Feet
Span Length: 126.0 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over GUADALUPE RIVER on BUS 123
History:
Built: 1938
Location: Guadalupe County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 29.615870,-97.883826
Carries State Highway 3 over Mill Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Mill Creek on State Highway 3
History:
Built:
Location: Guadalupe County
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511136
Photo taken from Biennial Report By Texas. Highway Dept ยท 1921
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
