State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River, structure in Buchanan Dam (vicinity), Burnet County, Texas
The State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River is a historic structure that crosses the waterway in Burnet County, Texas. It features four truss spans with special tapered piers and a curved steel railing that distinguishes it from other bridges.
The bridge was constructed between 1936 and 1937 to replace an original road that became flooded when Buchanan Dam was completed. It was built at a natural rocky ledge below the dam where engineers determined the best conditions existed for the bridge approach.
The bridge carries the name of the highway it serves and connects two counties across the river. For local residents, it represents a link between communities and serves as a place where people can experience the region's history while walking.
The crossing is no longer open to vehicle traffic but visitors can explore the structure on foot and enjoy views of the river and surrounding landscape. The location is near Inks Lake, making it a convenient stop during a visit to the area.
The bridge uses a T24-200 truss design from the 1930s that was adopted by only a few other bridges in Texas and is considered the better example of this type. The Austin Bridge Company from Dallas completed the work 45 days ahead of schedule and under the original budget.
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