US Bridges

San Jacinto Blvd over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of East 30th ST · Structure no. 142270B01320001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,363
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Jacinto Blvd over Waller Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying San Jacinto Blvd over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,130 by 2027. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Jacinto Blvd
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.40 MI S of East 30th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28818, -97.73415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2020)
Projected traffic26,130 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Jacinto Blvd over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Jacinto Blvd over Waller 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does San Jacinto Blvd over Waller Creek carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is San Jacinto Blvd over Waller Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns San Jacinto Blvd over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.