US Bridges

US 290 EB over UPRR & Central Ave

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 1704 · Structure no. 140110011404503

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over UPRR & Central Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB over UPRR & Central Ave in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesUPRR & Central Ave
Location1.0 MI W of FM 1704
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34533, -97.38088
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 EB over UPRR & Central Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB over UPRR & Central Ave?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over UPRR & Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.