US Bridges

Anderson LN over UP RR

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Lp 1 · Structure no. 142270B00174051

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,723
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson LN over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson LN over UP RR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 11,723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,412 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson LN
CrossesUP RR
Location0.1 MI E of Lp 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36126, -97.74325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,723 (2020)
Projected traffic16,412 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson LN over UP RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson LN over UP RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson LN over UP RR carry?

About 11,723 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Anderson LN over UP RR?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson LN over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.