US Bridges

1st ST To/From LP1 over W 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row)

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Lp 1 · Structure no. 142270313601037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST To/From LP1 over W 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st ST To/From LP1 over W 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row) 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 6,795 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,790 by 2036. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1st ST To/From LP1
CrossesW 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row)
Location0.50 MI E of Lp 1
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2722, -97.76439
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,795 (2023)
Projected traffic171,790 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st ST To/From LP1 over W 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row) built?

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

What condition is 1st ST To/From LP1 over W 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 1st ST To/From LP1 over W 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row) carry?

About 6,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1st ST To/From LP1 over W 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row)?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST To/From LP1 over W 1st ST E Ta (lp 1 Row)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.