17th Street over UPRR Waco Creek
GoodMcLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091610B06813001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 982 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,074
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Street over UPRR Waco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Street over UPRR Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,074 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,690 by 2037. The structure is 982 ft (299.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 17th Street over UPRR Waco Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Street over UPRR Waco Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 17th Street over UPRR Waco Creek carry?
About 8,074 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is 17th Street over UPRR Waco Creek?
The structure is 982 ft (299.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Street over UPRR Waco Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.