US Bridges

LP343/CESAR Chavez over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011312090

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,115
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LP343/CESAR Chavez over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying LP343/CESAR Chavez over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 36,115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,263 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLP343/CESAR Chavez
CrossesShoal Creek
Location1.0 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 343
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26524, -97.75121
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,115 (2023)
Projected traffic51,263 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LP343/CESAR Chavez over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is LP343/CESAR Chavez over Shoal Creek 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/CESAR Chavez over Shoal Creek carry?

About 36,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LP343/CESAR Chavez over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns LP343/CESAR Chavez over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.