US Bridges

IH 35 over FM 1825 S / Wells Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.25 MI N of FM 734 · Structure no. 142270001510414

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113,462
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over FM 1825 S / Wells Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35 over FM 1825 S / Wells Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 113,462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,000 by 2033. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 116 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesFM 1825 S / Wells Branch
Location2.25 MI N of FM 734
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44053, -97.66839
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,462 (2020)
Projected traffic176,000 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 35 over FM 1825 S / Wells Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 over FM 1825 S / Wells Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 over FM 1825 S / Wells Branch carry?

About 113,462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over FM 1825 S / Wells Branch?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over FM 1825 S / Wells Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.