US Bridges

IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270001513123

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
146,391
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 146,391 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 224,440 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 Ml & FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI S of SH 71
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20291, -97.76046
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,391 (2019)
Projected traffic224,440 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw 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 IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw carry?

About 146,391 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 35 Ml & FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.