US Bridges

US290 EB to IH35NB over IH 35

Good

Travis County, Texas · IH 35/SH 71 Interchange · Structure no. 142270011313464

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,864 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,991
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US290 EB to IH35NB over IH 35 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US290 EB to IH35NB over IH 35 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,991 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,285 by 2041. The structure is 1,864 ft (568.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS290 EB to IH35NB
CrossesIH 35
LocationIH 35/SH 71 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21646, -97.75174
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 2024
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 spans5 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,864 ft (568.1 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,991 (2023)
Projected traffic15,285 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US290 EB to IH35NB over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US290 EB to IH35NB over IH 35 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 2024.

How much traffic does US290 EB to IH35NB over IH 35 carry?

About 8,991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US290 EB to IH35NB over IH 35?

The structure is 1,864 ft (568.1 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US290 EB to IH35NB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.