US Bridges

E Riverside DR over Blunn Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B01259011

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,738
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Riverside DR over Blunn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Riverside DR over Blunn Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 109 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 16,738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,925 by 2034. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Riverside DR
CrossesBlunn Creek
Location0.30 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25091, -97.74056
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,738 (2020)
Projected traffic44,925 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Riverside DR over Blunn Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is E Riverside DR over Blunn Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E Riverside DR over Blunn Creek carry?

About 16,738 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Riverside DR over Blunn Creek?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E Riverside DR over Blunn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.