US Bridges

SH 130 NB Ml over Blue Bluff RD

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270044006086

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,750
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 NB Ml over Blue Bluff RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 130 NB Ml over Blue Bluff RD in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,894 by 2030. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 130 NB Ml
CrossesBlue Bluff RD
Location1.35 MI S of US 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32358, -97.58004
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2010)
Projected traffic14,894 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 130 NB Ml over Blue Bluff RD built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SH 130 NB Ml over Blue Bluff RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130 NB Ml over Blue Bluff RD carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 130 NB Ml over Blue Bluff RD?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130 NB Ml over Blue Bluff RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.