 Its importance stems not only from its architectural merit, but also because prior to its construction, Pemberton Heights and other Old West Austin area residents could only access downtown by crossing Shoal Creek on the State Street Bridge, which is now a pedestrian bridge adjacent to the 34th Street Bridge.Bryker Woods is the northernmost suburb of the Old West Austin Historic District.The suburb encompasses several parcels of land that were platted between 1886 and 1951.