US Bridges

Lp 1 SB on Ramp R5 over Parking @ Veterans DR

Good

Travis County, Texas · Lady Bird Lake Intchng · Structure no. 142270313601017

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,937
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1 SB on Ramp R5 over Parking @ Veterans DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1 SB on Ramp R5 over Parking @ Veterans DR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 6,937 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,170 by 2033. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 1 SB on Ramp R5
CrossesParking @ Veterans DR
LocationLady Bird Lake Intchng
RouteState Highway 1
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2757, -97.77111
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,937 (2023)
Projected traffic17,170 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lp 1 SB on Ramp R5 over Parking @ Veterans DR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1 SB on Ramp R5 over Parking @ Veterans DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 1 SB on Ramp R5 over Parking @ Veterans DR carry?

About 6,937 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1 SB on Ramp R5 over Parking @ Veterans DR?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1 SB on Ramp R5 over Parking @ Veterans DR?

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