US Bridges

Cap of Tx HWY T/A over Lp 1

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 142270313601079

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cap of Tx HWY T/A over Lp 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cap of Tx HWY T/A 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,780 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCap of Tx HWY T/A
CrossesLp 1
Location0.7 MI N of US 183
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38973, -97.73433
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2013)
Projected traffic11,780 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Cap of Tx HWY T/A over Lp 1 built?

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

What condition is Cap of Tx HWY T/A 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 Cap of Tx HWY T/A over Lp 1 carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cap of Tx HWY T/A 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cap of Tx HWY T/A over Lp 1?

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