US Bridges

IH35E NB & Express over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602027

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
84,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35E NB & Express over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35E NB & Express over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 84,023 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,150 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH35E NB & Express
CrossesElm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2
Location0.30 MI NW of Dallas C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.991, -96.94351
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,023 (2023)
Projected traffic107,150 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH35E NB & Express over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is IH35E NB & Express over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does IH35E NB & Express over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 carry?

About 84,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH35E NB & Express over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH35E NB & Express over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.