US Bridges

RM 620 over IH 35

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460001509402

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,111
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 620 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RM 620 over IH 35 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 41,111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,333 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRM 620
CrossesIH 35
Location0.5 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 620
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50976, -97.68608
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,111 (2019)
Projected traffic49,333 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RM 620 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 620 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 RM 620 over IH 35 carry?

About 41,111 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RM 620 over IH 35?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RM 620 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.