US Bridges

US290EB to IH35 SB over Airport Blvd

Good

Travis County, Texas · US290/IH35 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513452

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,995 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,001
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US290EB to IH35 SB over Airport Blvd is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US290EB to IH35 SB over Airport Blvd 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,001 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,995 ft (608.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesUS290EB to IH35 SB
CrossesAirport Blvd
LocationUS290/IH35 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32116, -97.70888
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,995 ft (608.1 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 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 US290EB to IH35 SB over Airport Blvd built?

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

What condition is US290EB to IH35 SB over Airport Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US290EB to IH35 SB over Airport Blvd carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US290EB to IH35 SB over Airport Blvd?

The structure is 1,995 ft (608.1 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US290EB to IH35 SB over Airport Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.