US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over Lake Waco Slgh

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 3.05 MI SW of FM 1637 · Structure no. 091610B03361001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over Lake Waco Slgh is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore Drive over Lake Waco Slgh in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2036. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesLake Waco Slgh
Location3.05 MI SW of FM 1637
RouteCity Street 5
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55469, -97.20282
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Drive over Lake Waco Slgh built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over Lake Waco Slgh in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over Lake Waco Slgh carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lake Shore Drive over Lake Waco Slgh?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Lake Waco Slgh?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.