US Bridges

Banister Lane over US 290

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Travis County, Texas · 1.95 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313135

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banister Lane over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Banister Lane 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBanister Lane
CrossesUS 290
Location1.95 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22752, -97.77945
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Banister Lane over US 290 built?

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

What condition is Banister Lane over US 290 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 Banister Lane over US 290 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Banister Lane over US 290?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Banister Lane over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.