US Bridges

West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270B02584001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,962
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 18,962 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,000 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Gate Blvd
CrossesWilliamson Creek Branch
Location0.60 MI S of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22422, -97.80479
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,962 (2015)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch 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 Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch carry?

About 18,962 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.