US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over 26th ST (dean Keeton)

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of US 290 E · Structure no. 142270001513359

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over 26th ST (dean Keeton) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB FR over 26th ST (dean Keeton) 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,350 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB FR
Crosses26th ST (dean Keeton)
Location2.8 MI S of US 290 E
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28648, -97.72467
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2013)
Projected traffic14,350 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB FR over 26th ST (dean Keeton) built?

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

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

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR 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 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.