US Bridges

Rector RD over IH 35

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.90 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610019502057

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rector RD over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rector RD over IH 35 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesRector RD
CrossesIH 35
Location2.90 MI S of FM 455
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32457, -97.18095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
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 Rector RD over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rector RD over IH 35 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rector RD over IH 35 carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rector RD over IH 35?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rector RD over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.