US Bridges

Swenson Farms Blvd over Gilleland Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1825 · Structure no. 142270G00230001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swenson Farms Blvd over Gilleland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swenson Farms Blvd over Gilleland Creek 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2027. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSwenson Farms Blvd
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location0.50 MI N of FM 1825
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45259, -97.62993
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2010)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swenson Farms Blvd over Gilleland Creek built?

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

What condition is Swenson Farms Blvd over Gilleland 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 Swenson Farms Blvd over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Swenson Farms Blvd over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Swenson Farms Blvd over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.