US Bridges

Lp 1 Toll Plaza Rp over Merrilltown DR

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of Parmer LN · Structure no. 142270313601149

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1 Toll Plaza Rp over Merrilltown DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1 Toll Plaza Rp over Merrilltown DR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1 Toll Plaza Rp
CrossesMerrilltown DR
Location1.90 MI N of Parmer LN
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44993, -97.6968
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Lp 1 Toll Plaza Rp over Merrilltown DR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1 Toll Plaza Rp over Merrilltown DR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1 Toll Plaza Rp over Merrilltown DR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1 Toll Plaza Rp over Merrilltown DR?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1 Toll Plaza Rp over Merrilltown DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.