US Bridges

IH 35 NB over US 290

Good

Travis County, Texas · US290/IH35 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513384

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
650 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100,934
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over US 290 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100,934 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,820 by 2033. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesUS 290
LocationUS290/IH35 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32209, -97.70666
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,934 (2018)
Projected traffic129,820 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over US 290 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over US 290 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 over US 290 carry?

About 100,934 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over US 290?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.