US Bridges

Loyola Lane over Branch of Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI E. of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B01759011

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loyola Lane over Branch of Walnut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Loyola Lane over Branch of Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoyola Lane
CrossesBranch of Walnut Creek
Location0.1 MI E. of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3027, -97.65884
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Loyola Lane over Branch of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loyola Lane over Branch of Walnut Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Loyola Lane over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Loyola Lane over Branch of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Loyola Lane over Branch of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.