US Bridges

Lp 1 NB FR over US 290/SH 71

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of JCT 290 & 71 · Structure no. 142270011309124

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,570
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1 NB FR over US 290/SH 71 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1 NB FR 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 38,570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,340 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 1 NB FR
CrossesUS 290/SH 71
Location3.2 MI E of JCT 290 & 71
RouteState Highway 1
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23508, -97.82381
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,570 (2015)
Projected traffic66,340 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1 NB FR over US 290/SH 71 built?

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

What condition is Lp 1 NB FR 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 2022.

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

About 38,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.