US Bridges

East 12th ST over IH 35

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 5.10 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270001513189

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 12th ST over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 12th ST over IH 35 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 7,970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,165 by 2036. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 12th ST
CrossesIH 35
Location5.10 MI S of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27176, -97.73271
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,970 (2016)
Projected traffic9,165 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 East 12th ST over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 12th ST over IH 35 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 East 12th ST over IH 35 carry?

About 7,970 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is East 12th ST over IH 35?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns East 12th ST over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.