US Bridges

Belz RD over IH 35

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610019502128

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belz RD over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belz RD over IH 35 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2028. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBelz RD
CrossesIH 35
Location0.65 MI N of FM 455
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37741, -97.17684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2008)
Projected traffic900 by 2028
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belz RD over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belz 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 Belz RD over IH 35 carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Belz RD over IH 35?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Belz RD over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.