US Bridges

US 290 WB Off-Rp L over Pack Saddle Pass

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.75 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313119

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
945 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,669
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB Off-Rp L over Pack Saddle Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB Off-Rp L over Pack Saddle Pass 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 7,669 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,970 by 2035. The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB Off-Rp L
CrossesPack Saddle Pass
Location2.75 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23132, -97.79037
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length945 ft (288 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,669 (2015)
Projected traffic9,970 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 290 WB Off-Rp L over Pack Saddle Pass built?

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

What condition is US 290 WB Off-Rp L over Pack Saddle Pass 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 WB Off-Rp L over Pack Saddle Pass carry?

About 7,669 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB Off-Rp L over Pack Saddle Pass?

The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB Off-Rp L over Pack Saddle Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.