US Bridges

E Howard Lane WB over Gilleland Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of SH 130 · Structure no. 142270AA1915002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
692 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Howard Lane WB over Gilleland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Howard Lane WB over Gilleland Creek 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2027. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Howard Lane WB
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location0.4 MI W of SH 130
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37107, -97.58942
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2027
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 E Howard Lane WB over Gilleland Creek built?

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

What condition is E Howard Lane WB over Gilleland 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E Howard Lane WB over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is E Howard Lane WB over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E Howard Lane WB over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.