US Bridges

S Pleasant Valley over Colorado Ri-Longhrn Dam

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.14 MI S of Cesar Chavez · Structure no. 142270B02905014

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
512 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
22,343
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Pleasant Valley over Colorado Ri-Longhrn Dam is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Pleasant Valley over Colorado Ri-Longhrn Dam in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 22,343 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2030. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesS Pleasant Valley
CrossesColorado Ri-Longhrn Dam
Location0.14 MI S of Cesar Chavez
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25036, -97.71352
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,343 (2020)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Pleasant Valley over Colorado Ri-Longhrn Dam built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Pleasant Valley over Colorado Ri-Longhrn Dam 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 S Pleasant Valley over Colorado Ri-Longhrn Dam carry?

About 22,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Pleasant Valley over Colorado Ri-Longhrn Dam?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S Pleasant Valley over Colorado Ri-Longhrn Dam?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.