US Bridges

Riverside DR over IH 35

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 5.60 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270001513404

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside DR over IH 35 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 35,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,000 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesIH 35
Location5.60 MI S of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24791, -97.73564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2016)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$39,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside DR over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside DR over IH 35 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 Riverside DR over IH 35 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Riverside DR over IH 35?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.