US Bridges

Westlake DR over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.4 MI SE of Loop 360 · Structure no. 142270B01545001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,345
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westlake DR over Draw is a steel culvert carrying Westlake DR over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,190 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWestlake DR
CrossesDraw
Location2.4 MI SE of Loop 360
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32073, -97.77924
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,345 (2020)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westlake DR over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westlake DR over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Westlake DR over Draw carry?

About 2,345 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Westlake DR over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Westlake DR over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.