US Bridges

FM 2449 over IH 35W

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.90 MI S of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610008113099

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2449 over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2449 over IH 35W in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,389 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2033. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2449
CrossesIH 35W
Location2.90 MI S of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 2449
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17174, -97.18126
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,389 (2023)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2449 over IH 35W built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2449 over IH 35W 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2449 over IH 35W carry?

About 6,389 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 2449 over IH 35W?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2449 over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.