US Bridges

Old Highway 20 over Gilleland Crk Trib

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA1556502

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,955
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 20 over Gilleland Crk Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 20 over Gilleland Crk Trib in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,955 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 20
CrossesGilleland Crk Trib
Location0.6 MI E of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34223, -97.57535
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,955 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Highway 20 over Gilleland Crk Trib built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 20 over Gilleland Crk Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 20 over Gilleland Crk Trib carry?

About 6,955 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Highway 20 over Gilleland Crk Trib?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 20 over Gilleland Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.