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Lake Austin near 360 Bridge (Pennybacker Bridge)

Austin's Pennybacker Bridge is commonly referred to as the "360 Bridge. It was opened on December 3rd, 1982 and it was the last link to completing Austin's first highway loop circling the city, which utilizes US 183, Hwy 71, Capital of Texas Highway, and Loop 360. The bridge was made from Korean steel which was designed to rust as seen in the pictures below.

Beneath the bridge is a 3 lane boat ramp to drop your boat or other recreational vehicle into Lake Austin. During the week, it's nearly empty, but on the weekends, you can expect a short wait. Usually no longer than 10 to 15 minutes. Check out the beautiful scenary of the tree covered limestone cliffs on either side of the lake. Homes on Lake Austin start around $1,00,000 and go up from there. There is no such thing as "overbuilding" on Lake Austin. With the natural beauty and convenience to Austin, Lake Austin is the most sought after lake to live on in Austin.

Under the Pennybacker bridge is a triple boat ramp. It's always fun to be on the water thinking how happy you are not to be in the traffic above.	There's plenty of room for parking beneath the bridge after you drop your boat in the water.	Looking up at the bridge	360 bridge from water
North side of 360 Bridge from the water	North side of 360 Bridge from water	Pretty picture of 360 Bridge	Lake Austin at 360 Bridge boat ramp
Home on Lake Austin These are not the huge homes that front the lake, but a few small boat-type boat. I don't believe people live in these, but rather use them for easy lake access on the weekends.	Lake Austin Hills	Lake Austin	Cruising down the lake
Limestone cliffs line the banks of the lake.	Lake Austin	Parker and Ronnie Here is my nephew, Parker. Every time we stopped the boat, he would always try to jump out along with his younger brother, Pierce. Freakin' kids!	Parker and Ronnie
The little one Pierce He may be little, but he's not afraid of anything.	Pierce, Peyton, and Parker The 3 P's on the boat at the 360 Bridge enjoying their dad's 29th birthday.	Roger and Ronnie	Roger and Peyton on Lake Austin. That half-pipe tube rocks!