US Bridges

IH 35 SB over US 183 Frtg Rds

Good

Travis County, Texas · At IH 35/US 183 Interchng · Structure no. 142270001513210

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72,197
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB over US 183 Frtg Rds is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over US 183 Frtg Rds in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 72,197 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,840 by 2036. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB
CrossesUS 183 Frtg Rds
LocationAt IH 35/US 183 Interchng
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3392, -97.70022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,197 (2018)
Projected traffic132,840 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB over US 183 Frtg Rds built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 35 SB over US 183 Frtg Rds 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 SB over US 183 Frtg Rds carry?

About 72,197 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB over US 183 Frtg Rds?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB over US 183 Frtg Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.