US Bridges

IH 35 SB Exit Ramp over IH 35 SB Entrance Ramp

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH35 / US290E · Structure no. 142270001513389

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
699 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,432
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB Exit Ramp over IH 35 SB Entrance Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB Exit Ramp over IH 35 SB Entrance Ramp 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 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 17,432 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,560 by 2033. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB Exit Ramp
CrossesIH 35 SB Entrance Ramp
Location0.2 MI N of IH35 / US290E
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32682, -97.70663
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,432 (2019)
Projected traffic26,560 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 SB Exit Ramp over IH 35 SB Entrance Ramp built?

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

What condition is IH 35 SB Exit Ramp over IH 35 SB Entrance Ramp 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 Exit Ramp over IH 35 SB Entrance Ramp carry?

About 17,432 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB Exit Ramp over IH 35 SB Entrance Ramp?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB Exit Ramp over IH 35 SB Entrance Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.