US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over US 290

Good

Travis County, Texas · US290/IH35 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513387

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over US 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB FR over US 290 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 23,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,240 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesUS 290
LocationUS290/IH35 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32213, -97.70626
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.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck42 ft (12.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,030 (2013)
Projected traffic32,240 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB FR over US 290 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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

About 23,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR over US 290?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB FR over US 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.