US Bridges

E Howard Lane EB over Harris Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Dessau RD · Structure no. 142270B01649005

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Howard Lane EB over Harris Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Howard Lane EB over Harris Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 30 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,900 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Howard Lane EB
CrossesHarris Branch
Location0.10 MI SE of Dessau RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40266, -97.63625
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2020)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Howard Lane EB over Harris Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is E Howard Lane EB over Harris Branch 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 E Howard Lane EB over Harris Branch carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Howard Lane EB over Harris Branch?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E Howard Lane EB over Harris Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.