IH 35E Nbml over Elm Fork Trinity River
GoodDenton County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602026
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84,023
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 35E Nbml over Elm Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbml over Elm Fork Trinity River in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 86 years old, older 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 84,023 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,150 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 35E Nbml over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is IH 35E Nbml over Elm Fork Trinity River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does IH 35E Nbml over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 84,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IH 35E Nbml over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns IH 35E Nbml over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.