US Bridges

Ronald Reagan Blvd over Sowes Branch Trib #1

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460AA1300012

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,678
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronald Reagan Blvd over Sowes Branch Trib #1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ronald Reagan Blvd over Sowes Branch Trib #1 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,678 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2035. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRonald Reagan Blvd
CrossesSowes Branch Trib #1
Location2.30 MI N of SH 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66815, -97.84011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,678 (2020)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ronald Reagan Blvd over Sowes Branch Trib #1 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ronald Reagan Blvd over Sowes Branch Trib #1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ronald Reagan Blvd over Sowes Branch Trib #1 carry?

About 9,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ronald Reagan Blvd over Sowes Branch Trib #1?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ronald Reagan Blvd over Sowes Branch Trib #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.