A local environmental nonprofit marked the 100th anniversary of the Barton Springs Road Bridge—which opened June 21, 1926, according to a city representative—with a community celebration June 21.
Save Our Springs Alliance, an Austin-based nonprofit focused on protecting the Edwards Aquifer and Barton Springs watershed, hosted a centennial event June 21 at the bridge near the entrance to Zilker Park.
The celebrations took place amid an active debate over the bridge's future, as the city of Austin moves forward with plans to replace the structure
As Community Impact reported June 15, Austin Transportation and Public Works has the bridge in the design phase, with bid and award expected late 2026 to early 2027 and construction slated to begin in summer 2027. Funding includes the 2020 Mobility Bond and a $32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bridge Investment Program.
