US Bridges

IH 35 SB over Holly Street

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 6.10 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270001513102

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,249
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over Holly Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Holly Street in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,740 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesHolly Street
Location6.10 MI S of US 183
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25733, -97.73724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,249 (2020)
Projected traffic101,740 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over Holly Street built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is IH 35 SB over Holly Street 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 SB over Holly Street carry?

About 2,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over Holly Street?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over Holly Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.