US Bridges

US 290 EB over US 183

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.87 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270015109212

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
610 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,810
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 EB over US 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 EB over US 183 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 18,810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,900 by 2035. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 290 EB
CrossesUS 183
Location1.87 MI SE of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32546, -97.67311
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 inspectionJuly 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,810 (2015)
Projected traffic30,900 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 290 EB over US 183 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 EB over US 183 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 290 EB over US 183 carry?

About 18,810 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 290 EB over US 183?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 EB over US 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.