24-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot in Texas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Texas put the 24-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $318 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $276 and $379. That is 1 % below the national median of $320. Based on 42 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between June 2025 and April 2026.
| Median bid in Texas | $318 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $276 – $379 |
| National median | $320 (-1 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 42 · 4 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Texas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Apr 2026 | $1,662 | 6 | |
| City of Austin | Feb 2026 | $720 | 2 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Nov 2025 | $420 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | Jun 2025 | $229 | $292 | 32 |
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: 24-inch ductile iron water main unit price. Every unit price in Texas: Texas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 24-inch ductile iron water main cost in Texas?
Public bids in Texas put the 24-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $318 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $276 and $379. That is 1 % below the national median of $320. Based on 42 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations opened between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is Texas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Texas median bid is 1 % below the national median of $320. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.