US Bridges

US290; WB SH 71 WB over Lp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE

Fair

Travis County, Texas · US 290;LP 360;LP 343 Int · Structure no. 142270011313113

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,568 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,755
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US290; WB SH 71 WB over Lp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US290; WB SH 71 WB over Lp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE 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 17,755 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,173 by 2042. The structure is 4,568 ft (1,392.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS290; WB SH 71 WB
CrossesLp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE
LocationUS 290;LP 360;LP 343 Int
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23343, -97.79684
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+36 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,568 ft (1,392.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,755 (2023)
Projected traffic69,173 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US290; WB SH 71 WB over Lp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE built?

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

What condition is US290; WB SH 71 WB over Lp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE 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 2024.

How much traffic does US290; WB SH 71 WB over Lp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE carry?

About 17,755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US290; WB SH 71 WB over Lp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE?

The structure is 4,568 ft (1,392.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US290; WB SH 71 WB over Lp 360;MENCHACA;WESTGATE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.