US Bridges

E 23rd ST over Waller Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.18 MI E of Speedway · Structure no. 142270B00064001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 23rd ST over Waller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 23rd ST over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,690 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 23rd ST
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.18 MI E of Speedway
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28528, -97.73401
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2010)
Projected traffic19,690 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 23rd ST over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 23rd ST over Waller 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 23rd ST over Waller Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is E 23rd ST over Waller Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns E 23rd ST over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.