US Bridges

W ST Elmo RD over UP RR

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of South 1st · Structure no. 142270B01304001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,656
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W ST Elmo RD over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W ST Elmo RD over UP RR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,656 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,750 by 2030. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW ST Elmo RD
CrossesUP RR
Location0.20 MI W of South 1st
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22292, -97.77691
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,656 (2015)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W ST Elmo RD over UP RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is W ST Elmo RD over UP RR 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 W ST Elmo RD over UP RR carry?

About 4,656 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W ST Elmo RD over UP RR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W ST Elmo RD over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.