US Bridges

Lp 288 WB over IH 35

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.75 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610019503133

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 288 WB over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 288 WB over IH 35 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,980 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2033. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesLp 288 WB
CrossesIH 35
Location1.75 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25574, -97.1776
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,980 (2013)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lp 288 WB over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 288 WB 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 Lp 288 WB over IH 35 carry?

About 5,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lp 288 WB over IH 35?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 288 WB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.