US Bridges

US 290E over Parmer Lane

Good

Travis County, Texas · 5.70 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142270011402481

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,000
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 290E over Parmer Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290E over Parmer Lane in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,000 by 2036. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290E
CrossesParmer Lane
Location5.70 MI E of US 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3442, -97.58033
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2010)
Projected traffic121,000 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290E over Parmer Lane built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290E over Parmer Lane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 290E over Parmer Lane carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 290E over Parmer Lane?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 290E over Parmer Lane?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.