IH 35 ML
IH 35 ML in 2.8 MI S Of US 290, Travis County, Texas received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 1976, the bridge carries 178K vehicles daily on IH 35 ML over 26th ST (Dean Keeton).
IH 35 ML carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1976 and is now 50 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IH 35 ML carries an average daily traffic count of 178,313 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing 26th ST (Dean Keeton). The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 35 ML is a 50-year-old bridge located 2.8 MI S Of US 290 in Travis County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML over 26th ST (Dean Keeton) with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 178K vehicles per day. Built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 34.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 35 ML has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35 ML was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 50 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35 ML carries approximately 178K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 34.4 meters long and located on IH 35 ML in 2.8 MI S Of US 290, Travis County, Texas.
No, IH 35 ML is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IH 35 ML is located 2.8 MI S Of US 290 in Travis County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35 ML over 26th ST (Dean Keeton). Its coordinates are 30.286594, -97.724886. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35 ML carries IH 35 ML over 26th ST (Dean Keeton). The bridge is 34.4 meters long and was built in 1976, with reconstruction in 2001.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.