US Bridges

Banister E T/A over US 290

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.95 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011313137

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,001
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banister E T/A over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Banister E T/A 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 5,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBanister E T/A
CrossesUS 290
Location1.95 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2275, -97.77898
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2011)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 E T/A over US 290 built?

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

What condition is Banister E T/A 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 E T/A over US 290 carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Banister E T/A over US 290?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Banister E T/A over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.