US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over Landon Branch

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of FM 1637 · Structure no. 091610B03361002

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,388
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over Landon Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore Drive over Landon Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 17,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesLandon Branch
Location1.95 MI S of FM 1637
RouteCity Street 5
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56756, -97.19091
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,388 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Drive over Landon Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over Landon Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over Landon Branch carry?

About 17,388 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lake Shore Drive over Landon Branch?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Landon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.