US Bridges

IH 35E Sbml over FM 2181

Good

Denton County, Texas · 7.55 MI NW of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610019601260

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

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbml over FM 2181 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbml over FM 2181 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 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 69,764 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,180 by 2033. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E Sbml
CrossesFM 2181
Location7.55 MI NW of SH 121
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13029, -97.03997
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,764 (2023)
Projected traffic75,180 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 Sbml over FM 2181 built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Sbml over FM 2181 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 March 2023.

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

About 69,764 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbml over FM 2181?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbml over FM 2181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.