16-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the 16-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $365 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $279 and $450. That is the same as the national median. Based on 21 bidder prices from 6 public bid tabulations opened between January 2026 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $365 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $279 – $450 |
| National median | $365 (0 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 21 · 6 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $655 | 4 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $283 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $450 | $400 | 3 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Feb 2026 | $383 | 2 | |
| City of Austin | Feb 2026 | $368 | 2 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jan 2026 | $435 | 4 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Texas, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: 16-inch ductile iron water main unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 16-inch ductile iron water main cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the 16-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $365 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $279 and $450. That is the same as the national median. Based on 21 bidder prices from 6 public bid tabulations opened between January 2026 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is the same as the national median. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.