US Bridges

Westinghouse RD over IH 35

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142460001509251

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,738
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westinghouse RD over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westinghouse RD over IH 35 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 7,738 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,833 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestinghouse RD
CrossesIH 35
Location1.3 MI N of FM 1431
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57729, -97.69282
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,738 (2019)
Projected traffic10,833 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Westinghouse RD over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is Westinghouse RD over IH 35 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Westinghouse RD over IH 35 carry?

About 7,738 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westinghouse RD over IH 35?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Westinghouse RD over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.