US Bridges

US 290 EB Ent Ramp over Manchaca Road

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.50 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313120

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,669
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB Ent Ramp over Manchaca Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB Ent Ramp over Manchaca Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,669 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,970 by 2030. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 EB Ent Ramp
CrossesManchaca Road
Location2.50 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23002, -97.78898
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,669 (2010)
Projected traffic9,970 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 EB Ent Ramp over Manchaca Road built?

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

What condition is US 290 EB Ent Ramp over Manchaca Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does US 290 EB Ent Ramp over Manchaca Road carry?

About 7,669 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB Ent Ramp over Manchaca Road?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB Ent Ramp over Manchaca Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.