US Bridges

Braker Lane over Lp 1

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 142270313601064

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braker Lane over Lp 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braker Lane over Lp 1 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBraker Lane
CrossesLp 1
Location1.20 MI N of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39574, -97.73278
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Braker Lane over Lp 1 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braker Lane 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 Braker Lane over Lp 1 carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Braker Lane over Lp 1?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Braker Lane over Lp 1?

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