US Bridges

Ganzer RD over IH 35

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.65 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610019502066

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ganzer RD over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ganzer RD over IH 35 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 1,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGanzer RD
CrossesIH 35
Location3.65 MI N of US 380
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28329, -97.1781
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2019)
Projected traffic180 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ganzer RD over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ganzer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ganzer RD over IH 35 carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ganzer RD over IH 35?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ganzer RD over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.