US Bridges

Highlands Blvd over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.4 MI NE of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270U00157001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highlands Blvd over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highlands Blvd over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHighlands Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI NE of SH 71
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34577, -98.02002
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Highlands Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highlands Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Highlands Blvd over Draw carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Highlands Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Highlands Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.