US Bridges

SH 95/LP 230 over Colorado River

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.4 MI South of SH 71 · Structure no. 140110026513114

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,175 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95/LP 230 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95/LP 230 over Colorado River in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,655 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,570 by 2033. The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95/LP 230
CrossesColorado River
Location1.4 MI South of SH 71
RouteState Highway 95
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01355, -97.16179
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,175 ft (358.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,655 (2023)
Projected traffic9,570 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95/LP 230 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95/LP 230 over Colorado River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95/LP 230 over Colorado River carry?

About 3,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 95/LP 230 over Colorado River?

The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95/LP 230 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.