US Bridges

US 183 SB over Ohlen RD & Local Streets

Good

Travis County, Texas · Between Burnet RD & Lamar · Structure no. 142270015106081

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
6,130 ft
47 main spans
Daily traffic
68,783
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB over Ohlen RD & Local Streets is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying US 183 SB over Ohlen RD & Local Streets in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 68,783 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,150 by 2036. The structure is 6,130 ft (1,868.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 183 SB
CrossesOhlen RD & Local Streets
LocationBetween Burnet RD & Lamar
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36826, -97.71892
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans47
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,130 ft (1,868.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,783 (2019)
Projected traffic80,150 by 2036
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 Ohlen RD & Local Streets built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 SB over Ohlen RD & Local Streets 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 SB over Ohlen RD & Local Streets carry?

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

How long is US 183 SB over Ohlen RD & Local Streets?

The structure is 6,130 ft (1,868.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB over Ohlen RD & Local Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.