US Bridges

IH-35E NB over Oak Drive

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.4 Mi.Se of FM2181 · Structure no. 180610019601497

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-35E NB over Oak Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35E NB over Oak Drive in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH-35E NB
CrossesOak Drive
Location1.4 Mi.Se of FM2181
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11324, -97.02826
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-35E NB over Oak Drive built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-35E NB over Oak Drive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH-35E NB over Oak Drive carry?

About 100,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH-35E NB over Oak Drive?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35E NB over Oak Drive?

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