US Bridges

US 290/SH 71 WB on over US 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Brodie LN · Structure no. 142270011309143

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,140
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290/SH 71 WB on over US 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290/SH 71 WB on over US 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp 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 18,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,390 by 2035. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290/SH 71 WB on
CrossesUS 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp
Location0.5 MI E of Brodie LN
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23304, -97.80855
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,140 (2015)
Projected traffic25,390 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 WB on over US 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp built?

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

What condition is US 290/SH 71 WB on over US 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp 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 WB on over US 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp carry?

About 18,140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 290/SH 71 WB on over US 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US 290/SH 71 WB on over US 290/SH 71 WB Off Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.