US Bridges

Marketplace Ave over Spring Branch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060C01000001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marketplace Ave over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marketplace Ave over Spring Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarketplace Ave
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.7 MI S of FM 1626
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00501, -97.87021
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Marketplace Ave over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marketplace Ave over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Marketplace Ave over Spring Branch carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marketplace Ave over Spring Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Marketplace Ave over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.