US Bridges

IH 35E over Loop 288

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 180610019601526

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,272
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E over Loop 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E over Loop 288 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 45,272 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,380 by 2037. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 35E
CrossesLoop 288
Location0.6 MI SE of US 77
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18631, -97.10747
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,272 (2017)
Projected traffic63,380 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Loop 288 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E over Loop 288 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 IH 35E over Loop 288 carry?

About 45,272 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E over Loop 288?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E over Loop 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.