US Bridges

West Ave over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of W 5th ST · Structure no. 142270B01535001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ave over Shoal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Ave over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2034. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ave
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.10 MI S of W 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26842, -97.75128
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2020)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ave over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is West Ave over Shoal 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 West Ave over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Ave over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Ave over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.