US Bridges

SH 130 NB over Colorado River

Good

Travis County, Texas · 3.1 MI S of FM 969 · Structure no. 142270044006103

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,740 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 NB over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 130 NB over Colorado River 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,271 by 2030. The structure is 1,740 ft (530.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 130 NB
CrossesColorado River
Location3.1 MI S of FM 969
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21141, -97.6222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,740 ft (530.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic21,271 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 130 NB over Colorado River built?

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

What condition is SH 130 NB over Colorado River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130 NB over Colorado River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 130 NB over Colorado River?

The structure is 1,740 ft (530.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130 NB over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.