US Bridges

IH 35 NB On-Ramp over South T/A at 15th ST

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 142270001513344

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB On-Ramp over South T/A at 15th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB On-Ramp over South T/A at 15th ST 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 NB On-Ramp
CrossesSouth T/A at 15th ST
Location2.1 MI S of Airport Blvd
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27378, -97.73149
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2013)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB On-Ramp over South T/A at 15th ST built?

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

What condition is IH 35 NB On-Ramp over South T/A at 15th ST 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 NB On-Ramp over South T/A at 15th ST carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB On-Ramp over South T/A at 15th ST?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB On-Ramp over South T/A at 15th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.