US Bridges

S 1st Street over US 290

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313132

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,010
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 1st Street over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 1st Street over US 290 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 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 25,010 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2031. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 1st Street
CrossesUS 290
Location1.3 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22633, -97.76946
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,010 (2011)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 S 1st Street over US 290 built?

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

What condition is S 1st Street over US 290 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 S 1st Street over US 290 carry?

About 25,010 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S 1st Street over US 290?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns S 1st Street over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.