US Bridges

North Texas Blvd over IH 35E

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 180610019503210

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Texas Blvd over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Texas Blvd over IH 35E in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2036. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Texas Blvd
CrossesIH 35E
Location1.05 MI NW of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20452, -97.15288
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.1 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Texas Blvd over IH 35E built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Texas Blvd over IH 35E 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North Texas Blvd over IH 35E carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Texas Blvd over IH 35E?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns North Texas Blvd over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).