US Bridges

IH 35NB to SH 71EB over IH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr

Good

Travis County, Texas · IH 35/US 290/SH 71 Intrch · Structure no. 142270001513543

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,390
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35NB to SH 71EB over IH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35NB to SH 71EB over IH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 12,390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,340 by 2031. The structure is 2,160 ft (658.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35NB to SH 71EB
CrossesIH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr
LocationIH 35/US 290/SH 71 Intrch
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21677, -97.75031
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,160 ft (658.4 m)
Longest span241 ft (73.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,390 (2011)
Projected traffic17,340 by 2031
Trucks15%
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 IH 35NB to SH 71EB over IH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35NB to SH 71EB over IH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr 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 IH 35NB to SH 71EB over IH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr carry?

About 12,390 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 35NB to SH 71EB over IH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr?

The structure is 2,160 ft (658.4 m) long with a longest span of 241 ft (73.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35NB to SH 71EB over IH 35 Nbfr; SH 71 Ebfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.