AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the Barton Springs Bridge marks its 100th anniversary, community members and advocacy groups are calling on city leaders to reconsider plans to potentially replace the historic structure.
According to city officials, the 100-year-old bridge has deteriorated over time, with cracking concrete and other structural concerns raising concerns about its long-term safety and functionality.
In December 2023, Austin City Council officially recommended to replace the bridge and advanced the project to the design phase. In 2024, the city received a $32 million bridge improvement grant from the Federal Highway Administration to help fund a project to revamp the bridge…