US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over US 290 / Spur 69

Fair

Travis County, Texas · US290/IH35 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513388

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over US 290 / Spur 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB FR over US 290 / Spur 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 19,940 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,920 by 2033. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesUS 290 / Spur 69
LocationUS290/IH35 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32209, -97.70746
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,940 (2013)
Projected traffic27,920 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$211,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over US 290 / Spur 69 built?

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

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over US 290 / Spur 69 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 SB FR over US 290 / Spur 69 carry?

About 19,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over US 290 / Spur 69?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over US 290 / Spur 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.