US Bridges

Post Oak DR over IH 35E

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.6 MI SE of Lp 288 · Structure no. 180610019601514

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak DR over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post Oak DR over IH 35E 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,540 by 2037. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPost Oak DR
CrossesIH 35E
Location2.6 MI SE of Lp 288
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.162, -97.07344
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2015)
Projected traffic15,540 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Post Oak DR over IH 35E built?

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

What condition is Post Oak DR over IH 35E 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Post Oak DR over IH 35E carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Post Oak DR over IH 35E?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Post Oak DR over IH 35E?

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