Pennybacker Bridge
The Percy V. Pennybacker Jr. Bridge in Austin, Texas, is a through-arch bridge across Lake Austin which connects the northern and southern sections of the Loop 360 highway, also known as the "Capital of Texas Highway." The road is widely considered one of the most scenic urban drives in Texas, in large part due to this arched weathering-steel bridge and the rolling hills that flank the road. In 2001, 48,000 vehicles crossed the bridge daily. Ten years prior to this, 22,000 vehicles had crossed the bridge daily.
Pennybacker Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.3500°N 97.7970°W |
| Carries | 4 lanes of Loop 360, pedestrians, and bicycles |
| Crosses | Lake Austin, Colorado River |
| Locale | Austin, Texas |
| Other name(s) | 360 Bridge |
| Maintained by | Texas Department of Transportation |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Through arch |
| Total length | 1,150 feet (351 m) |
| Longest span | 600 feet (183 m) |
| Clearance below | 100 feet (30 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | December 3, 1982 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 48,000 |
| Toll | Free both ways |
| Location | |
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