US Bridges

US 183 SB over Braker Lane

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Loop 360 · Structure no. 142270015106071

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,173
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB over Braker Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 SB over Braker Lane 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 69,173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,842 by 2039. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 183 SB
CrossesBraker Lane
Location0.7 MI N of Loop 360
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4005, -97.74602
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 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 length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,173 (2019)
Projected traffic96,842 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Braker Lane built?

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

What condition is US 183 SB over Braker 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 SB over Braker Lane carry?

About 69,173 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 183 SB over Braker Lane?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB over Braker Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.