US Bridges

West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270B02584003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,866
2020 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 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6,866 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,000 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 63 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
Location0.90 MI S of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22004, -97.8068
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,866 (2020)
Projected traffic26,000 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,866 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns West Gate Blvd over Williamson Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.