US Bridges

W 7th St(lp 1 Row) over Johnson Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · W. 7th ST @ Lp 1 SB FR · Structure no. 142270313601031

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,192
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 7th St(lp 1 Row) over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 7th St(lp 1 Row) over Johnson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 26,192 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,700 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesW 7th St(lp 1 Row)
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationW. 7th ST @ Lp 1 SB FR
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27947, -97.76942
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,192 (2015)
Projected traffic20,700 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 7th St(lp 1 Row) over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 7th St(lp 1 Row) over Johnson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W 7th St(lp 1 Row) over Johnson Creek carry?

About 26,192 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 7th St(lp 1 Row) over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W 7th St(lp 1 Row) over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.