US Bridges

US 82 WB over IH 35

Good

Cooke County, Texas · At JCT US 82 & IH 35 · Structure no. 030490019402035

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,508
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over IH 35 in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 35 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 10,508 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,710 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesIH 35
LocationAt JCT US 82 & IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64069, -97.15581
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,508 (2020)
Projected traffic14,710 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 82 WB over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 82 WB over IH 35 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 US 82 WB over IH 35 carry?

About 10,508 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB over IH 35?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.