IH 35 Sbfr over Onion Creek
FairTravis County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of Hays C/L · Structure no. 142270001601198
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 544 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,866
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 Sbfr over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Sbfr over Onion Creek 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 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 6,866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2036. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 Sbfr over Onion Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 35 Sbfr 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 Sbfr over Onion Creek carry?
About 6,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 Sbfr over Onion Creek?
The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 Sbfr over Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.