US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd)

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270001513334

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB 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 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,350 by 2036. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesLp 111 (airport Blvd)
Location1.50 MI S of US 290
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3017, -97.71499
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2016)
Projected traffic14,350 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 IH 35 NB FR over Lp 111 (airport Blvd) built?

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

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

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.