S Congress Ave over Lady Bird Lake
FairTravis County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Cesar Chavez · Structure no. 142270B00425007
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 954 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,580
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Congress Ave over Lady Bird Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Congress Ave over Lady Bird Lake in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 116 years old, older 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 34,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,040 by 2034. The structure is 954 ft (290.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Congress Ave over Lady Bird Lake built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is S Congress Ave over Lady Bird Lake 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S Congress Ave over Lady Bird Lake carry?
About 34,580 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S Congress Ave over Lady Bird Lake?
The structure is 954 ft (290.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns S Congress Ave over Lady Bird Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.