US Bridges

US 290/SH 71 EB over Brodie LN

Good

Travis County, Texas · US 290 & Brodie LN Inter · Structure no. 142270011309142

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,016
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290/SH 71 EB over Brodie LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290/SH 71 EB over Brodie LN in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 36,016 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,580 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290/SH 71 EB
CrossesBrodie LN
LocationUS 290 & Brodie LN Inter
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23291, -97.81847
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,016 (2019)
Projected traffic40,580 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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/SH 71 EB over Brodie LN built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290/SH 71 EB over Brodie LN 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 290/SH 71 EB over Brodie LN carry?

About 36,016 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 290/SH 71 EB over Brodie LN?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 290/SH 71 EB over Brodie LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.