US Bridges

IH 35E Nbml over Frontage RD Turn Arounds

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.95 MI NW of FM 2181 · Structure no. 180610019601257

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,764
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbml over Frontage RD Turn Arounds is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbml over Frontage RD Turn Arounds in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 69,764 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,520 by 2033. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Nbml
CrossesFrontage RD Turn Arounds
Location0.95 MI NW of FM 2181
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14077, -97.05012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,764 (2023)
Projected traffic81,520 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Nbml over Frontage RD Turn Arounds built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Nbml over Frontage RD Turn Arounds 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Nbml over Frontage RD Turn Arounds carry?

About 69,764 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbml over Frontage RD Turn Arounds?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbml over Frontage RD Turn Arounds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.