US Bridges

US290WB to IH35SB over US290/IH35 Interchange

Fair

Travis County, Texas · US 290/I-35 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513450

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,675 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US290WB to IH35SB over US290/IH35 Interchange is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US290WB to IH35SB over US290/IH35 Interchange in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,000 by 2035. The structure is 2,675 ft (815.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS290WB to IH35SB
CrossesUS290/IH35 Interchange
LocationUS 290/I-35 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32246, -97.70354
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,675 ft (815.3 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2020)
Projected traffic150,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 US290WB to IH35SB over US290/IH35 Interchange built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US290WB to IH35SB over US290/IH35 Interchange 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 US290WB to IH35SB over US290/IH35 Interchange carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US290WB to IH35SB over US290/IH35 Interchange?

The structure is 2,675 ft (815.3 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US290WB to IH35SB over US290/IH35 Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.