US Bridges

Windmill Ranch Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Commons Pkwy · Structure no. 142270AA0067001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windmill Ranch Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Windmill Ranch Ave over Drainage Ditch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWindmill Ranch Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI N of Commons Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4944, -97.57253
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Windmill Ranch Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windmill Ranch Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Windmill Ranch Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Windmill Ranch Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Windmill Ranch Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.