US Bridges

E 32nd ST over IH 35 Lower Level

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 142270001513071

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 32nd ST over IH 35 Lower Level is a concrete frame carrying E 32nd ST over IH 35 Lower Level in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,730 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 32nd ST
CrossesIH 35 Lower Level
Location1.00 MI S of Airport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28931, -97.72309
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,730 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 32nd ST over IH 35 Lower Level built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 32nd ST over IH 35 Lower Level in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E 32nd ST over IH 35 Lower Level carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is E 32nd ST over IH 35 Lower Level?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E 32nd ST over IH 35 Lower Level?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.