US Bridges

35th ST over Lp 1 & UP RR

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 5.05 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270313601006

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th ST over Lp 1 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th ST over Lp 1 & UP RR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 60 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 14,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,928 by 2035. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries35th ST
CrossesLp 1 & UP RR
Location5.05 MI S of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.309, -97.75735
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,720 (2013)
Projected traffic16,928 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th ST over Lp 1 & UP RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is 35th ST over Lp 1 & UP RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 35th ST over Lp 1 & UP RR carry?

About 14,720 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 35th ST over Lp 1 & UP RR?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 35th ST over Lp 1 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.