US Bridges

LP1SB to 1st; 5th over 1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck

Good

Travis County, Texas · Lady Bird Lake Intchng · Structure no. 142270313601032

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,390 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
11,310
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LP1SB to 1st; 5th over 1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LP1SB to 1st; 5th over 1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,760 by 2033. The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLP1SB to 1st; 5th
Crosses1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck
LocationLady Bird Lake Intchng
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27812, -97.76888
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,390 ft (423.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,310 (2020)
Projected traffic19,760 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 LP1SB to 1st; 5th over 1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LP1SB to 1st; 5th over 1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck 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 LP1SB to 1st; 5th over 1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck carry?

About 11,310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LP1SB to 1st; 5th over 1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck?

The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LP1SB to 1st; 5th over 1st 5th Rmps; Johnson Ck?

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