US Bridges

E 7th ST WB over Tillery ST & Cm Rail

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B00022003

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,022 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 7th ST WB over Tillery ST & Cm Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 7th ST WB over Tillery ST & Cm Rail in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 77 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 7th ST WB
CrossesTillery ST & Cm Rail
Location1.6 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2591, -97.70702
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,022 ft (311.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 7th ST WB over Tillery ST & Cm Rail built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is E 7th ST WB over Tillery ST & Cm Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does E 7th ST WB over Tillery ST & Cm Rail carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 7th ST WB over Tillery ST & Cm Rail?

The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E 7th ST WB over Tillery ST & Cm Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.