US Bridges

West Gate Blvd over Boggy Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.11 MI N of Cameron Loop · Structure no. 142270B02584005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,895
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Gate Blvd over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Gate Blvd over Boggy Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,895 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,555 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Gate Blvd
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.11 MI N of Cameron Loop
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19576, -97.82977
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,895 (2020)
Projected traffic4,555 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Gate Blvd over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Gate Blvd over Boggy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West Gate Blvd over Boggy Creek carry?

About 3,895 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Gate Blvd over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns West Gate Blvd over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.