E 21st Street over Waller Creek
FairTravis County, Texas · 0.18 MI E of Congress Ave · Structure no. 142270B01616001
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 427
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 21st Street over Waller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 21st Street over Waller Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,880 by 2027. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 21st Street over Waller Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 21st Street 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 E 21st Street over Waller Creek carry?
About 427 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is E 21st Street over Waller Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns E 21st Street over Waller Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.