US Bridges

San Jancinto Blvd over Waller Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of Mlk Blvd · Structure no. 142270B01320002

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Jancinto Blvd over Waller Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying San Jancinto 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 906 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Jancinto Blvd
CrossesWaller Creek
Location0.05 MI NE of Mlk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28027, -97.73492
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Jancinto Blvd over Waller Creek built?

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

What condition is San Jancinto 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 April 2024.

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

About 906 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is San Jancinto Blvd over Waller Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns San Jancinto Blvd over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.