IH 35 over Howard LN / Dessau RD
FairTravis County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of FM 734 · Structure no. 142270001513415
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,554
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 over Howard LN / Dessau RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35 over Howard LN / Dessau RD in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 35 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 116,554 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,580 by 2033. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 141 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 over Howard LN / Dessau RD built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is IH 35 over Howard LN / Dessau RD 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 over Howard LN / Dessau RD carry?
About 116,554 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 over Howard LN / Dessau RD?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 over Howard LN / Dessau RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.