West Fifth Street Bridge at Shoal Creek

The West Fifth Street Bridge is a concrete road bridge crossing Shoal Creek in downtown Austin. It features a central arched design built with concrete piers to support traffic between different neighborhoods.

The bridge was completed in 1931 as part of Austin's urban development during the 1920s. It was a key project that connected the growing downtown with newly developing residential areas to the west.

The bridge shows how Austin connected its downtown with growing western neighborhoods during the early 1900s. It reflects the city's efforts to build infrastructure that served both practical and architectural purposes.

The bridge is open to public traffic and used daily by cars and pedestrians. After major repairs in the 2000s, the structure remains in good condition for regular use.

This is one of the few curved concrete arch bridges in Texas and gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019. This honor acknowledges both its technical uniqueness and importance to the city's development.

Location: Austin

Location: Travis County

Address: West Fifth Street at Shoal Creek

GPS coordinates: 30.26956,-97.75236

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08