IH 35 SB over Elm Fork Trinity River
FairCooke County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 030490019501095
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 465 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,185
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35 SB over Elm Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB over Elm Fork Trinity River in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22,185 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,371 by 2040. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35 SB over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is IH 35 SB over Elm Fork Trinity River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does IH 35 SB over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 22,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IH 35 SB over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35 SB over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.