US Bridges

Harris Ridge NB over Harris Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Howard LN · Structure no. 142270AA0704002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Ridge NB over Harris Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Ridge NB over Harris Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Ridge NB
CrossesHarris Branch
Location0.7 MI N of Howard LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.41929, -97.64562
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harris Ridge NB over Harris Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Ridge NB over Harris Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harris Ridge NB over Harris Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Harris Ridge NB over Harris Branch?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Ridge NB over Harris Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.