US Bridges

US 183 SB over Balcones Woods Drive

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of Loop 360 · Structure no. 142270015106069

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,983
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB over Balcones Woods Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 SB over Balcones Woods Drive in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 68,983 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,920 by 2033. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 183 SB
CrossesBalcones Woods Drive
Location1.3 MI N of Loop 360
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40799, -97.74534
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,983 (2019)
Projected traffic96,920 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 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 Balcones Woods Drive built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 SB over Balcones Woods Drive 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 SB over Balcones Woods Drive carry?

About 68,983 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 183 SB over Balcones Woods Drive?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB over Balcones Woods Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.