Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over UPRR Mary Ave Waco Crk
PoorMcLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091610020901034
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 857 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,074
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over UPRR Mary Ave Waco Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over UPRR Mary Ave Waco Crk in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,074 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,690 by 2037. The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over UPRR Mary Ave Waco Crk built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over UPRR Mary Ave Waco Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over UPRR Mary Ave Waco Crk carry?
About 8,074 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over UPRR Mary Ave Waco Crk?
The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over UPRR Mary Ave Waco Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.