US Bridges

College Street over San Gabriel River

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of FM 971 · Structure no. 142460D00080002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
835 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
942
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over San Gabriel River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Street over San Gabriel River in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,460 by 2030. The structure is 835 ft (254.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCollege Street
CrossesSan Gabriel River
Location0.4 MI S of FM 971
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65296, -97.66406
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length835 ft (254.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2020)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 College Street over San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Street over San Gabriel River 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 College Street over San Gabriel River carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is College Street over San Gabriel River?

The structure is 835 ft (254.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.