US Bridges

US 183 NB over US 183 SB to SH 71 EB

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 4.2 MI N of FM 812 · Structure no. 142270015201068

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 NB over US 183 SB to SH 71 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 NB over US 183 SB to SH 71 EB in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 15,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,190 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183 NB
CrossesUS 183 SB to SH 71 EB
Location4.2 MI N of FM 812
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22508, -97.68256
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,140 (2013)
Projected traffic21,190 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 NB over US 183 SB to SH 71 EB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 NB over US 183 SB to SH 71 EB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 NB over US 183 SB to SH 71 EB carry?

About 15,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 183 NB over US 183 SB to SH 71 EB?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 NB over US 183 SB to SH 71 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.