US Bridges

IH 35 NB Ml over Onion Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of Hays C/L · Structure no. 142270001601069

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
608 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,281
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Ml over Onion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB Ml over Onion Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 years old, older 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 70,281 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,240 by 2036. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB Ml
CrossesOnion Creek
Location2.6 MI N of Hays C/L
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13514, -97.79798
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,281 (2023)
Projected traffic80,240 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB Ml over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 35 NB Ml over Onion Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB Ml over Onion Creek carry?

About 70,281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Ml over Onion Creek?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Ml over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.