US Bridges

IH 35E NB Conn B over IH 35E & IH 35W

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.80 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 180610019503139

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
692 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E NB Conn B over IH 35E & IH 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E NB Conn B over IH 35E & IH 35W in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 5,860 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2033. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35E NB Conn B
CrossesIH 35E & IH 35W
Location1.80 MI NW of US 377
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21006, -97.16351
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,860 (2013)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E NB Conn B over IH 35E & IH 35W built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E NB Conn B over IH 35E & IH 35W 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 NB Conn B over IH 35E & IH 35W carry?

About 5,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E NB Conn B over IH 35E & IH 35W?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E NB Conn B over IH 35E & IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.