US Bridges

Braker LN over UP RR

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Loop 1 · Structure no. 142270B02017001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,035
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braker LN over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braker LN over UP RR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 27,035 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,849 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBraker LN
CrossesUP RR
Location0.20 MI E of Loop 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39429, -97.72966
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,035 (2020)
Projected traffic37,849 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Braker LN over UP RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braker 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 Braker LN over UP RR carry?

About 27,035 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Braker LN over UP RR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Braker LN over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.