US Bridges

IH35NB to US290EB over IH 35 NB FR

Fair

Travis County, Texas · US290/IH35 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513451

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
880 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,760
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35NB to US290EB over IH 35 NB FR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH35NB to US290EB over IH 35 NB FR 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 21,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,220 by 2035. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH35NB to US290EB
CrossesIH 35 NB FR
LocationUS290/IH35 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32028, -97.70676
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,760 (2015)
Projected traffic32,220 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird 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 IH35NB to US290EB over IH 35 NB FR built?

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

What condition is IH35NB to US290EB over IH 35 NB FR 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 IH35NB to US290EB over IH 35 NB FR carry?

About 21,760 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH35NB to US290EB over IH 35 NB FR?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH35NB to US290EB over IH 35 NB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.