US Bridges

IH 35E over FM 2181

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.90 MI SE of US 377 · Structure no. 180610019503137

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,065
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over FM 2181 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over FM 2181 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 96,065 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,930 by 2030. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E
CrossesFM 2181
Location0.90 MI SE of US 377
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19355, -97.12415
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,065 (2020)
Projected traffic111,930 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 IH 35E over FM 2181 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E over FM 2181 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E over FM 2181 carry?

About 96,065 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over FM 2181?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over FM 2181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.