US Bridges

Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of SH 45 · Structure no. 142270B05780008

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

About this bridge

Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEscarpment Blvd
CrossesDanz Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of SH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17546, -97.90813
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 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 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 built?

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

What condition is Escarpment Blvd over Danz 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek carry?

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

How long is Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Escarpment Blvd over Danz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.