US Bridges

Steck Ave over Lp 1

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270313601046

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,482
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steck Ave over Lp 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steck Ave over Lp 1 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 20,482 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,554 by 2033. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSteck Ave
CrossesLp 1
Location0.8 MI S of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36825, -97.74248
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,482 (2013)
Projected traffic23,554 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steck Ave over Lp 1 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steck Ave over Lp 1 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 Steck Ave over Lp 1 carry?

About 20,482 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Steck Ave over Lp 1?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Steck Ave over Lp 1?

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