US Bridges

West 2nd Street over Shoal Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of West Ave · Structure no. 142270B00002001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
807
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 2nd Street over Shoal Creek is a other other carrying West 2nd Street over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 807 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 2nd Street
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.10 MI E of West Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2661, -97.75054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
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

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 West 2nd Street over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 2nd Street over Shoal 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 West 2nd Street over Shoal Creek carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is West 2nd Street over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West 2nd Street over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.