US 79 NB over UP RR & Drainage Ditch
FairWilliamson County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460032004071
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,303
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 NB over UP RR & Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 NB over UP RR & Drainage Ditch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,303 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,379 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 NB over UP RR & Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 NB over UP RR & Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 79 NB over UP RR & Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,303 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 79 NB over UP RR & Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 NB over UP RR & Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.