US Bridges

IH 35E Nbfr over UP Railroad

Poor

Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 180610019503087

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,290
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbfr over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbfr over UP Railroad 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,290 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Nbfr
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.20 MI E of US 377
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1964, -97.13612
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,290 (2016)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Nbfr over UP Railroad built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Nbfr over UP Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Nbfr over UP Railroad carry?

About 7,290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbfr over UP Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbfr over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.