US Bridges

Cap of Texas HWY over Lp 1

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 142270313601078

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83,203
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cap of Texas HWY over Lp 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cap of Texas HWY over Lp 1 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 83,203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,940 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCap of Texas HWY
CrossesLp 1
Location0.7 MI N of US 183
RouteState Highway 1
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38994, -97.7343
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,203 (2020)
Projected traffic58,940 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 byState Highway Agency
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 Cap of Texas HWY over Lp 1 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cap of Texas HWY 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cap of Texas HWY over Lp 1 carry?

About 83,203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cap of Texas HWY over Lp 1?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Cap of Texas HWY over Lp 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.