US Bridges

Hancock Drive over Loop 1 & UPRR

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of RM 2222 · Structure no. 142270313601022

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
696 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,443
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Drive over Loop 1 & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hancock Drive over Loop 1 & UPRR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2035. The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock Drive
CrossesLoop 1 & UPRR
Location0.4 MI S of RM 2222
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33078, -97.75563
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length696 ft (212.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,443 (2020)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hancock Drive over Loop 1 & UPRR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Drive over Loop 1 & UPRR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hancock Drive over Loop 1 & UPRR carry?

About 3,443 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hancock Drive over Loop 1 & UPRR?

The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Drive over Loop 1 & UPRR?

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