US Bridges

Burleson RD over Draw of Onion CR

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.47 MI SE of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B00321002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,070
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burleson RD over Draw of Onion CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burleson RD over Draw of Onion CR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,070 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2030. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurleson RD
CrossesDraw of Onion CR
Location0.47 MI SE of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17829, -97.68224
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,070 (2020)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Burleson RD over Draw of Onion CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burleson RD over Draw of Onion CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burleson RD over Draw of Onion CR carry?

About 10,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burleson RD over Draw of Onion CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Burleson RD over Draw of Onion CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.