US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Col Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av

Good

Travis County, Texas · 6.65 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270001513392

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,086 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Col Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB FR over Col Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 20,567 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,360 by 2036. The structure is 1,086 ft (331 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesCol Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av
Location6.65 MI S of US 183
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25103, -97.73629
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,086 ft (331 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,567 (2023)
Projected traffic26,360 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over Col Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over Col Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av 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 SB FR over Col Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av carry?

About 20,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Col Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av?

The structure is 1,086 ft (331 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Col Ri/Lady Bird Lk/E Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.