Glaeser RD over Ward Branch
GoodAustin County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of FM 2754 · Structure no. 130080AA5137001
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glaeser RD over Ward Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glaeser RD over Ward Branch in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glaeser RD over Ward Branch built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glaeser RD over Ward Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Glaeser RD over Ward Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Glaeser RD over Ward Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Glaeser RD over Ward Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.