US Bridges

IH 35 NB over FM 372

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 4.0 MI S Tx/Ok State Line · Structure no. 030490019402020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,497
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over FM 372 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 35 NB over FM 372 in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20,497 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,994 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesFM 372
Location4.0 MI S Tx/Ok State Line
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66852, -97.15072
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,497 (2020)
Projected traffic40,994 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 FM 372 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over FM 372 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 FM 372 carry?

About 20,497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over FM 372?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over FM 372?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.