US Bridges

Waterford Ctr SB over Detention Pond

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B05815002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,138
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterford Ctr SB over Detention Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterford Ctr SB over Detention Pond in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaterford Ctr SB
CrossesDetention Pond
Location0.15 MI N of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37707, -97.72964
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2020)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterford Ctr SB over Detention Pond built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterford Ctr SB over Detention Pond 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Waterford Ctr SB over Detention Pond carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waterford Ctr SB over Detention Pond?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Waterford Ctr SB over Detention Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.