US Bridges

IH 35 NB over BNSF RR

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 5.0 MI S Tx/Ok State Line · Structure no. 030490019402018

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,165
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over BNSF RR in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,165 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,330 by 2040. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location5.0 MI S Tx/Ok State Line
RouteInterstate 35
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65761, -97.15378
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,165 (2020)
Projected traffic36,330 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB over BNSF RR carry?

About 18,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.