SH 29 over Colorado River
GoodBurnet County, Texas · Burnet/Llano C/L · Structure no. 140270015005048
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,530 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,534
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 29 over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 29 over Colorado River in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,534 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2039. The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 29 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 29 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 29 over Colorado River carry?
About 5,534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 29 over Colorado River?
The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns SH 29 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.