US Bridges

US 290 WB over Cameron RD

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270011401107

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 WB over Cameron RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 WB over Cameron RD in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 19,320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,320 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 WB
CrossesCameron RD
Location0.70 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32148, -97.69526
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,320 (2018)
Projected traffic34,320 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 WB over Cameron RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 WB over Cameron RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 WB over Cameron RD carry?

About 19,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 290 WB over Cameron RD?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 WB over Cameron RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.