US Bridges

IH 35E SB over UP Railroad

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 180610019503144

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,589
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over UP Railroad in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,589 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,250 by 2033. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.20 MI E of US 377
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19598, -97.13638
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,589 (2019)
Projected traffic73,250 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 53,589 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.