US Bridges

US 290 over UPRR & Central Ave

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 1704 · Structure no. 140110011404067

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
42,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over UPRR & Central Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 over UPRR & Central Ave in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42,765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,300 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 290
CrossesUPRR & Central Ave
Location1.0 MI W of FM 1704
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34516, -97.38061
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,765 (2023)
Projected traffic37,300 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over UPRR & Central Ave built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 over UPRR & Central Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 over UPRR & Central Ave carry?

About 42,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over UPRR & Central Ave?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 over UPRR & Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.