US Bridges

Barton Skyway over Lp 1

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of Lp 360 · Structure no. 142270313601093

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Skyway over Lp 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton Skyway over Lp 1 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Skyway
CrossesLp 1
Location1.40 MI NE of Lp 360
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26284, -97.78952
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2022
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 length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Barton Skyway over Lp 1 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Skyway 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 2022.

How much traffic does Barton Skyway over Lp 1 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Barton Skyway over Lp 1?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Skyway over Lp 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.