US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Elm Fork Trinity River

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 51 · Structure no. 030490019501219

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
650 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 SB FR over Elm Fork Trinity River in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesElm Fork Trinity River
Location1.0 MI S of FM 51
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61057, -97.15241
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over Elm Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over Elm Fork Trinity River 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 SB FR over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Elm Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Elm Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.