US Bridges

US 183 SB over Metro RR / Burnet RD

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of Lp 1 · Structure no. 142270015106055

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,654 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
68,783
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB over Metro RR / Burnet RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 SB over Metro RR / Burnet RD in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 68,783 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,150 by 2036. The structure is 1,654 ft (504.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 183 SB
CrossesMetro RR / Burnet RD
Location0.80 MI SE of Lp 1
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37311, -97.72644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,654 ft (504.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,783 (2019)
Projected traffic80,150 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 183 SB over Metro RR / Burnet RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 SB over Metro RR / Burnet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 SB over Metro RR / Burnet RD carry?

About 68,783 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 183 SB over Metro RR / Burnet RD?

The structure is 1,654 ft (504.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB over Metro RR / Burnet RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.