US Bridges

E Stassney Lane over Williamson Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B03845007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,352
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Stassney Lane over Williamson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Stassney Lane over Williamson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13,352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE Stassney Lane
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location0.25 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19639, -97.75983
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,352 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Stassney Lane over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Stassney Lane over Williamson Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Stassney Lane over Williamson Creek carry?

About 13,352 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Stassney Lane over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns E Stassney Lane over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.