US Bridges

Onion Creek Pkwy over IH 35 Ml

Fair

Travis County, Texas · Onion Creek Pkwy at IH 35 · Structure no. 142270001601197

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,168
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Onion Creek Pkwy over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Onion Creek Pkwy over IH 35 Ml in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOnion Creek Pkwy
CrossesIH 35 Ml
LocationOnion Creek Pkwy at IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13699, -97.79741
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2020)
Projected traffic2,185 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Onion Creek Pkwy over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Onion Creek Pkwy over IH 35 Ml 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 2024.

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

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Onion Creek Pkwy over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Onion Creek Pkwy over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.