US Bridges

Escarpment Blvd over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of Wm Cannon · Structure no. 142270B05780002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escarpment Blvd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Escarpment Blvd over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 11,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,300 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEscarpment Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location1.20 MI S of Wm Cannon
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21646, -97.87478
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2014)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Escarpment Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escarpment Blvd over Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Escarpment Blvd over Draw carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Escarpment Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Escarpment Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.