US Bridges

Old Justin Road over IH 35W

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 407 · Structure no. 180610008113107

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,818
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Justin Road over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Justin 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 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 61,818 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesOld Justin Road
CrossesIH 35W
Location1.20 MI N of FM 407
RouteCity Street 55
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11825, -97.21413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length305 ft (93 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 traffic61,818 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2028
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 Old Justin Road over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is Old Justin Road 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 Old Justin Road over IH 35W carry?

About 61,818 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Justin Road over IH 35W?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Justin Road over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.