US Bridges

Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek Trib

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of SH 45 · Structure no. 142270B05780007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
137 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek Trib in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEscarpment Blvd
CrossesDanz Creek Trib
Location0.4 MI SW of SH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17747, -97.90569
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Danz Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek Trib 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 Danz Creek Trib carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek Trib?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.