US Bridges

Lp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr over Uprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060001609442

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,555 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr over Uprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr over Uprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 1,555 ft (474 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr
CrossesUprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD
Location0.70 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 82
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89226, -97.92603
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,555 ft (474 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr over Uprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr over Uprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr over Uprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr over Uprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD?

The structure is 1,555 ft (474 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 82 -Aqua.Spr.Dr over Uprr/Post Rd/Bobcat RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.