US Bridges

Ronald Reagan SB over South San Gabriel River

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.7 MI North of FM 2243 · Structure no. 142460H01300021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
575 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronald Reagan SB over South San Gabriel River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ronald Reagan SB over South San Gabriel River 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRonald Reagan SB
CrossesSouth San Gabriel River
Location1.7 MI North of FM 2243
RouteCounty Highway 272
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61168, -97.81917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ronald Reagan SB over South San Gabriel River built?

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

What condition is Ronald Reagan SB over South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ronald Reagan SB over South San Gabriel River carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ronald Reagan SB over South San Gabriel River?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ronald Reagan SB over South San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.