US Bridges

Dale Earnhardt Way over IH 35W Ml

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610008113208

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Earnhardt Way over IH 35W Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dale Earnhardt Way over IH 35W Ml 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 964 by 2028. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDale Earnhardt Way
CrossesIH 35W Ml
Location1.90 MI S of FM 1171
RouteCity Street 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04154, -97.25996
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic964 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dale Earnhardt Way over IH 35W Ml built?

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

What condition is Dale Earnhardt Way over IH 35W Ml 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 Dale Earnhardt Way over IH 35W Ml carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Dale Earnhardt Way over IH 35W Ml?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Earnhardt Way over IH 35W Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.