Travis County Bridge Report Card
Travis County scores 100 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Travis County, Texas
Travis County has 1,552 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.1% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 23,493 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Travis County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 100/100 (A). The county has 1,552 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 23,493 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.1% | 0.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 26,775,123 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 23,493 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Travis County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lp 111 over Mkt Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 23,493 | 1947 |
| Wild Basin Ledge over Bee Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 189 | 1990 |
| E Oltorf & N T/a over IH 35 Ml | High traffic | Good | 185,424 | 2017 |
| Ih35 NB Ent Ramp over Ih35 NB Exit Ramp | High traffic | Good | 185,424 | 2019 |
| IH 35 S T/a @ Olto over IH 35 Ml | High traffic | Good | 185,424 | 2021 |
| IH 35 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton) | High traffic | Good | 178,313 | 1976 |
| IH 35 Ml & Fr over Butternut Branch | High traffic | Good | 176,077 | 1953 |
| IH 35 Ml & Fr over Tannehill Br | High traffic | Fair | 170,802 | 1953 |
| Ih35 St/a@stassney over IH 35 Ml | High traffic | Good | 160,310 | 2018 |
| Stassney Lane over IH 35 Ml | High traffic | Good | 160,310 | 2019 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.