US 290 Eb;sh 71 EB over LP343 Menchaca Westgate
FairTravis County, Texas · US 290/LP 360/LP 343 Int · Structure no. 142270011313114
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,522 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,409
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 290 Eb;sh 71 EB over LP343 Menchaca Westgate is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Eb;sh 71 EB over LP343 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 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 49,409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,173 by 2042. The structure is 4,522 ft (1,378.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 290 Eb;sh 71 EB over LP343 Menchaca Westgate built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 290 Eb;sh 71 EB over LP343 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 US 290 Eb;sh 71 EB over LP343 Menchaca Westgate carry?
About 49,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 290 Eb;sh 71 EB over LP343 Menchaca Westgate?
The structure is 4,522 ft (1,378.3 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 290 Eb;sh 71 EB over LP343 Menchaca Westgate?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.