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Travis County, TX · Structure #142270001513090

IH 35 ML & FR

IH 35 ML & FR in 0.05 MI S Of US 183, Travis County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1953, the bridge carries 176K vehicles daily on IH 35 ML & FR over Butternut Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
176K
Daily Traffic
1953
Year Built
10.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
IH 35 ML & FR
Crosses Over
Butternut Branch
State
Texas
County
Travis County
Location
0.05 MI S Of US 183
Year Built
1953
Reconstructed
1962
Age
73 years
Daily Traffic
176,077
Lanes
16
Length
10.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
142270001513090

About This Bridge

IH 35 ML & FR is a 73-year-old bridge located 0.05 MI S Of US 183 in Travis County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML & FR over Butternut Branch with 16 traffic lanes, handling approximately 176K vehicles per day. Built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1962, the structure spans 10.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.05 MI S Of US 183, Travis County, Texas

30.338061, -97.700700

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Frequently Asked Questions

IH 35 ML & FR has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

IH 35 ML & FR was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1962, making it 73 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

IH 35 ML & FR carries approximately 176K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 16 traffic lanes. It is 10.7 meters long and located on IH 35 ML & FR in 0.05 MI S Of US 183, Travis County, Texas.

Yes, IH 35 ML & FR is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

IH 35 ML & FR is located 0.05 MI S Of US 183 in Travis County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML & FR over Butternut Branch. Its coordinates are 30.338061, -97.700700. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

IH 35 ML & FR carries IH 35 ML & FR over Butternut Branch. The bridge is 10.7 meters long and was built in 1953, with reconstruction in 1962.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.