US Bridges

William Cannon EB over Onion Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B02811057

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
492 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,894
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

William Cannon EB over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William Cannon EB over Onion Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 11,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2030. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWilliam Cannon EB
CrossesOnion Creek
Location1.7 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17832, -97.74565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,894 (2020)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 William Cannon EB over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is William Cannon EB over Onion 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does William Cannon EB over Onion Creek carry?

About 11,894 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is William Cannon EB over Onion Creek?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns William Cannon EB over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.