US Bridges

IH35 NB to SH71 EB over SH 71 EB Exit Ramp

Good

Travis County, Texas · IH 35/SH 71 Interchange · Structure no. 142270001513462

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
875 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,040
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35 NB to SH71 EB over SH 71 EB Exit Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35 NB to SH71 EB over SH 71 EB Exit Ramp in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,040 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,450 by 2036. The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesIH35 NB to SH71 EB
CrossesSH 71 EB Exit Ramp
LocationIH 35/SH 71 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21574, -97.75072
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length875 ft (266.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,040 (2016)
Projected traffic15,450 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 IH35 NB to SH71 EB over SH 71 EB Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35 NB to SH71 EB over SH 71 EB Exit Ramp 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 IH35 NB to SH71 EB over SH 71 EB Exit Ramp carry?

About 11,040 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH35 NB to SH71 EB over SH 71 EB Exit Ramp?

The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH35 NB to SH71 EB over SH 71 EB Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.