US Bridges

IH 35W Nbml over Elizabeth Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of SH 114 · Structure no. 180610008113072

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
585 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
35,223
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Nbml over Elizabeth Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Nbml over Elizabeth Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 35,223 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,610 by 2033. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W Nbml
CrossesElizabeth Creek
Location0.90 MI S of SH 114
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01559, -97.28213
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,223 (2019)
Projected traffic34,610 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W Nbml over Elizabeth Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W Nbml over Elizabeth Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W Nbml over Elizabeth Creek carry?

About 35,223 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Nbml over Elizabeth Creek?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Nbml over Elizabeth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.