US Bridges

US 290 Wbfr over Mopac RR

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.75 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313129

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Wbfr over Mopac RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Wbfr over Mopac RR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,370 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 Wbfr
CrossesMopac RR
Location1.75 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22802, -97.77633
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,980 (2013)
Projected traffic15,370 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 Wbfr over Mopac RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Wbfr over Mopac RR 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 Wbfr over Mopac RR carry?

About 10,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Wbfr over Mopac RR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Wbfr over Mopac RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.