US Bridges

Ernest Robles Way over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 142270J00065001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ernest Robles Way over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Ernest Robles Way over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesErnest Robles Way
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI SW of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22823, -97.81732
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ernest Robles Way over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ernest Robles Way over Draw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ernest Robles Way over Draw carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ernest Robles Way over Draw?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ernest Robles Way over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.