US Bridges

IH 35 NB over Cesar Chavez (e 1st St)

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 5.85 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270001513380

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129,685
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over Cesar Chavez (e 1st St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over Cesar Chavez (e 1st St) in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 129,685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,740 by 2036. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesCesar Chavez (e 1st St)
Location5.85 MI S of US 183
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26136, -97.73613
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,685 (2020)
Projected traffic101,740 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over Cesar Chavez (e 1st St) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over Cesar Chavez (e 1st St) 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 over Cesar Chavez (e 1st St) carry?

About 129,685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over Cesar Chavez (e 1st St)?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over Cesar Chavez (e 1st St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.