US Bridges

W 3rd ST over N Lamar Blvd

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of W 5th ST · Structure no. 142270B01678055

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 3rd ST over N Lamar Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 3rd ST over N Lamar Blvd in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 3rd ST
CrossesN Lamar Blvd
Location0.10 MI S of W 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26911, -97.75522
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 3rd ST over N Lamar Blvd built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 3rd ST over N Lamar Blvd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W 3rd ST over N Lamar Blvd carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 3rd ST over N Lamar Blvd?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W 3rd ST over N Lamar Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.