US Bridges

Airport Blvd over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B00153001

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,600
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Blvd over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,630 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30041, -97.71276
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2010)
Projected traffic52,630 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Blvd over Draw 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 Airport Blvd over Draw carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.