US Bridges

Slaughter LN over UP RR

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Manchaca RD · Structure no. 142270B05001001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
562 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,474
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaughter LN over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slaughter LN over UP RR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 33,474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52,000 by 2030. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaughter LN
CrossesUP RR
Location0.25 MI E of Manchaca RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1738, -97.81931
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,474 (2020)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Slaughter LN over UP RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slaughter 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Slaughter LN over UP RR carry?

About 33,474 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Slaughter LN over UP RR?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Slaughter LN over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.