US Bridges

IH-35E SB over Oak Drive

Good

Denton County, Texas · 4.20 MI NW of FM 2181 · Structure no. 180610019601498

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-35E SB over Oak Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35E SB 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 39,990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,990 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesIH-35E SB
CrossesOak Drive
Location4.20 MI NW of FM 2181
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1128, -97.02867
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,990 (2013)
Projected traffic55,990 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is IH-35E SB 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 SB over Oak Drive carry?

About 39,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35E SB over Oak Drive?

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