US Bridges

US 290 WB over Old Fredericksburg RD

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.2 M E of US290/SH71 JCT · Structure no. 142270011309205

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
388 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB over Old Fredericksburg RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB over Old Fredericksburg RD in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 26 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 26,126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,740 by 2033. The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB
CrossesOld Fredericksburg RD
Location2.2 M E of US290/SH71 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23554, -97.85208
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,126 (2022)
Projected traffic37,740 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB over Old Fredericksburg RD built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 290 WB over Old Fredericksburg RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 WB over Old Fredericksburg RD carry?

About 26,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB over Old Fredericksburg RD?

The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB over Old Fredericksburg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.