US Bridges

US 183 NB over IH 35

Fair

Travis County, Texas · Between Lamar and IH 35 · Structure no. 142270001513471

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,108 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
12,058
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 NB over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying US 183 NB over IH 35 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,058 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,300 by 2033. The structure is 4,108 ft (1,252.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 183 NB
CrossesIH 35
LocationBetween Lamar and IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33774, -97.69707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,108 ft (1,252.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,058 (2023)
Projected traffic84,300 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 183 NB over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 NB over IH 35 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 US 183 NB over IH 35 carry?

About 12,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 183 NB over IH 35?

The structure is 4,108 ft (1,252.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 NB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.