US Bridges

Lp 111 over Mkt RR

Poor

Travis County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of JCT IH 35 · Structure no. 142270015106031

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
801 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
23,493
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 111 over Mkt RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 111 over Mkt RR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,493 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,440 by 2033. The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 111
CrossesMkt RR
Location3.0 MI E of JCT IH 35
RouteState Highway 111
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26237, -97.69454
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 20
Structure length801 ft (244.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,493 (2015)
Projected traffic33,440 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 111 over Mkt RR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 111 over Mkt RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 111 over Mkt RR carry?

About 23,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lp 111 over Mkt RR?

The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 111 over Mkt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.