US Bridges

IH 35W Nbml over SH 114

Good

Denton County, Texas · 3.28 MI SW of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610008113153

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,976
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Nbml over SH 114 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Nbml over SH 114 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 22,976 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,610 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W Nbml
CrossesSH 114
Location3.28 MI SW of FM 1171
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02643, -97.2734
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,976 (2023)
Projected traffic34,610 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W Nbml over SH 114 built?

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

What condition is IH 35W Nbml over SH 114 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W Nbml over SH 114 carry?

About 22,976 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Nbml over SH 114?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Nbml over SH 114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.