US Bridges

E Howard Lane WB over Harris Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Dessau RD · Structure no. 142270B01649006

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Howard Lane WB over Harris Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Howard Lane WB over Harris Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,300 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).

CarriesE Howard Lane WB
CrossesHarris Branch
Location0.10 MI SE of Dessau RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40266, -97.63626
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

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 (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2010)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Howard Lane WB over Harris Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Howard Lane WB over Harris Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Howard Lane WB over Harris Branch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is E Howard Lane WB 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 WB over Harris Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.