US Bridges

IH 35 over Woodland Ave

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Riverside DR · Structure no. 142270001513104

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,583
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Woodland Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 over Woodland Ave in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 132,583 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 221,630 by 2036. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 140 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35
CrossesWoodland Ave
Location0.5 MI S of Riverside DR
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24086, -97.73695
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,583 (2020)
Projected traffic221,630 by 2036
Trucks9%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over Woodland Ave built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 35 over Woodland Ave 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 Woodland Ave carry?

About 132,583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Woodland Ave?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Woodland Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.