US Bridges

IH 35 over Chandler Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142460001509444

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129,028
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 over Chandler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 over Chandler Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 23 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 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 129,028 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,639 by 2039. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35
CrossesChandler Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 1431
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55366, -97.69248
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,028 (2019)
Projected traffic180,639 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 over Chandler Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is IH 35 over Chandler Creek 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 IH 35 over Chandler Creek carry?

About 129,028 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 over Chandler Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 over Chandler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.