US Bridges

Dittmar RD over Boggy Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of S Congress · Structure no. 142270B03084002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,274
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dittmar RD over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dittmar RD over Boggy Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,650 by 2030. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDittmar RD
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.30 MI W of S Congress
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18318, -97.78669
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,274 (2020)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dittmar RD over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dittmar RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dittmar RD over Boggy Creek carry?

About 4,274 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dittmar RD over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Dittmar RD over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.