US Bridges

Canyon Ridge DR over Walnut Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B06130001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,170
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Ridge DR over Walnut Creek Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Canyon Ridge DR over Walnut Creek Branch 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 4,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCanyon Ridge DR
CrossesWalnut Creek Branch
Location0.20 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40287, -97.67129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Canyon Ridge DR over Walnut Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Canyon Ridge DR over Walnut Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Ridge DR over Walnut Creek Branch carry?

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Canyon Ridge DR over Walnut Creek Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Ridge DR over Walnut Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.