US Bridges

US 290EB to Lp 1NB over US 290/SH 71

Fair

Travis County, Texas · Lp 1 & US 290/ SH 71 Int · Structure no. 142270011309023

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,071 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,112
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290EB to Lp 1NB over US 290/SH 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290EB to Lp 1NB over US 290/SH 71 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 13,112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,112 by 2041. The structure is 2,071 ft (631.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290EB to Lp 1NB
CrossesUS 290/SH 71
LocationLp 1 & US 290/ SH 71 Int
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23598, -97.82462
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,071 ft (631.2 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,112 (2022)
Projected traffic13,112 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
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 290EB to Lp 1NB over US 290/SH 71 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290EB to Lp 1NB over US 290/SH 71 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 290EB to Lp 1NB over US 290/SH 71 carry?

About 13,112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 290EB to Lp 1NB over US 290/SH 71?

The structure is 2,071 ft (631.2 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 290EB to Lp 1NB over US 290/SH 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.