LP343/S Lamar Blvd over Lady Bird Lake/C Chavez
FairTravis County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of 5th ST · Structure no. 142270011312065
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 659 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,468
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LP343/S Lamar Blvd over Lady Bird Lake/C Chavez is a concrete arch - deck carrying LP343/S Lamar Blvd over Lady Bird Lake/C Chavez in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 5 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 37,468 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,141 by 2042. The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LP343/S Lamar Blvd over Lady Bird Lake/C Chavez built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is LP343/S Lamar Blvd over Lady Bird Lake/C Chavez 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LP343/S Lamar Blvd over Lady Bird Lake/C Chavez carry?
About 37,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is LP343/S Lamar Blvd over Lady Bird Lake/C Chavez?
The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns LP343/S Lamar Blvd over Lady Bird Lake/C Chavez?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.