US Bridges

US290/SH 71 EB Off over US 290/SH 71 EB on Rp

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Brodie LN · Structure no. 142270011309144

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
696 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,785
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US290/SH 71 EB Off over US 290/SH 71 EB on Rp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US290/SH 71 EB Off over US 290/SH 71 EB on 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 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 5,785 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2035. The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS290/SH 71 EB Off
CrossesUS 290/SH 71 EB on Rp
Location0.5 MI E of Brodie LN
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23308, -97.81049
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length696 ft (212.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,785 (2015)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 US290/SH 71 EB Off over US 290/SH 71 EB on Rp built?

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

What condition is US290/SH 71 EB Off over US 290/SH 71 EB on Rp 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 US290/SH 71 EB Off over US 290/SH 71 EB on Rp carry?

About 5,785 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US290/SH 71 EB Off over US 290/SH 71 EB on Rp?

The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US290/SH 71 EB Off over US 290/SH 71 EB on Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.