US Bridges

Presidential SB over Employee Ave

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of US 71 · Structure no. 142270BA5840002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presidential SB over Employee Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Presidential SB over Employee Ave in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPresidential SB
CrossesEmployee Ave
Location0.4 MI SW of US 71
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21006, -97.66405
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2010)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Presidential SB over Employee Ave built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Presidential SB over Employee Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Presidential SB over Employee Ave carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Presidential SB over Employee Ave?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Presidential SB over Employee Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.