US Bridges

LP1 SB to US290 WB over Southwest Parkway

Fair

Travis County, Texas · Lp 1 & US 290/ SH 71 Int · Structure no. 142270313601125

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,404 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LP1 SB to US290 WB over Southwest Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LP1 SB to US290 WB over Southwest Parkway in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,563 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2033. The structure is 1,404 ft (427.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesLP1 SB to US290 WB
CrossesSouthwest Parkway
LocationLp 1 & US 290/ SH 71 Int
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23689, -97.82518
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,404 ft (427.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,563 (2023)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 LP1 SB to US290 WB over Southwest Parkway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LP1 SB to US290 WB over Southwest Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does LP1 SB to US290 WB over Southwest Parkway carry?

About 10,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is LP1 SB to US290 WB over Southwest Parkway?

The structure is 1,404 ft (427.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LP1 SB to US290 WB over Southwest Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.