US Bridges

Escarpment Blvd over Draw of Slaughter CR

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of SH 45 · Structure no. 142270B05780005

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,180
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escarpment Blvd over Draw of Slaughter CR is a concrete other carrying Escarpment Blvd over Draw of Slaughter CR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEscarpment Blvd
CrossesDraw of Slaughter CR
Location0.20 MI N of SH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18412, -97.89705
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,180 (2010)
Projected traffic20,000 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 Escarpment Blvd over Draw of Slaughter CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escarpment Blvd over Draw of Slaughter CR 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 of Slaughter CR carry?

About 16,180 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Escarpment Blvd over Draw of Slaughter CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Escarpment Blvd over Draw of Slaughter CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.