US Bridges

John Paine Road over IH 35W

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of FM 2449 · Structure no. 180610008113102

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Paine Road over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Paine Road 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 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesJohn Paine Road
CrossesIH 35W
Location1.50 MI S of FM 2449
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15347, -97.19174
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was John Paine Road over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is John Paine Road over IH 35W 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does John Paine Road over IH 35W carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is John Paine Road over IH 35W?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns John Paine Road over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.