US Bridges

US 290WB to Lp 1SB over US 290; SH 71; LP1

Good

Travis County, Texas · US 290/SH 71 / Lp 1 Intch · Structure no. 142270011309471

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,840 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,863
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290WB to Lp 1SB over US 290; SH 71; LP1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290WB to Lp 1SB over US 290; SH 71; LP1 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,863 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,967 by 2041. The structure is 1,840 ft (560.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290WB to Lp 1SB
CrossesUS 290; SH 71; LP1
LocationUS 290/SH 71 / Lp 1 Intch
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23464, -97.82161
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,840 ft (560.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,863 (2023)
Projected traffic26,967 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290WB to Lp 1SB over US 290; SH 71; LP1 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290WB to Lp 1SB over US 290; SH 71; LP1 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 290WB to Lp 1SB over US 290; SH 71; LP1 carry?

About 15,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 290WB to Lp 1SB over US 290; SH 71; LP1?

The structure is 1,840 ft (560.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 290WB to Lp 1SB over US 290; SH 71; LP1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.