US Bridges

Williams Drive over IH 35 Ml

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of SH 180 · Structure no. 142460001508750

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Drive over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Williams Drive over IH 35 Ml in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 57,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,700 by 2040. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilliams Drive
CrossesIH 35 Ml
Location2.8 MI S of SH 180
RouteState Highway 2338
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64996, -97.67956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,100 (2020)
Projected traffic79,700 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Williams Drive over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Drive over IH 35 Ml 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Drive over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 57,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Williams Drive over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Drive over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.