US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd)

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270001513329

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,910
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd) in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,280 by 2036. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesLp 111 (airport Blvd)
Location1.50 MI S of US 290
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30215, -97.71541
Functional classUrban Collector

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,910 (2016)
Projected traffic15,280 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd) 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 FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd) carry?

About 10,910 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd)?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.