US Bridges

IH 35 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton)

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270001513358

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178,313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton) in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 178,313 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 269,380 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 Ml
Crosses26th ST (dean Keeton)
Location2.8 MI S of US 290
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28659, -97.72489
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,313 (2020)
Projected traffic269,380 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is IH 35 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton) 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 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton) carry?

About 178,313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton)?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Ml over 26th ST (dean Keeton)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.