US Bridges

River Chase Blvd over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460D03140001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Chase Blvd over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Chase Blvd over Draw in Williamson 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 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Chase Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.35 MI N of SH 29
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63734, -97.70948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 River Chase Blvd over Draw built?

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

What condition is River Chase 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does River Chase Blvd over Draw carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is River Chase Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River Chase Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.