US Bridges

Braker LN over IH 35 Ml

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of FM 734 · Structure no. 142270001513407

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,870
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braker LN over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braker LN over IH 35 Ml in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 8,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBraker LN
CrossesIH 35 Ml
Location2.2 MI S of FM 734
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37711, -97.67599
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,870 (2011)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Braker LN over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braker LN over IH 35 Ml 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 Braker LN over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 8,870 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Braker LN over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Braker LN over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.