US Bridges

IH 35W NB on Ramp over Catherine Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610008113206

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W NB on Ramp over Catherine Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W NB on Ramp over Catherine Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2030. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W NB on Ramp
CrossesCatherine Branch
Location1.70 MI S of FM 1171
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04419, -97.2573
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2010)
Projected traffic640 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W NB on Ramp over Catherine Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W NB on Ramp over Catherine Branch 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 NB on Ramp over Catherine Branch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W NB on Ramp over Catherine Branch?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W NB on Ramp over Catherine Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.