US Bridges

19th ST (mlk) over IH 35

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 3.30 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270001513343

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST (mlk) over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th ST (mlk) over IH 35 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 20,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,035 by 2036. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Carries19th ST (mlk)
CrossesIH 35
Location3.30 MI S of US 290
RouteCity Street 19
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27845, -97.73041
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2016)
Projected traffic24,035 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 19th ST (mlk) over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th ST (mlk) 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 19th ST (mlk) over IH 35 carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 19th ST (mlk) over IH 35?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST (mlk) over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.