US Bridges

Espina DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 W of Meridian Park · Structure no. 142270B05838001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espina DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Espina DR over Drainage Ditch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesEspina DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 W of Meridian Park
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18474, -97.92555
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
Deck geometry6: 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Espina DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espina DR over Drainage Ditch 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 Espina DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Espina DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Espina DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.