US Bridges

Valley Ridge Bl WB over IH 35E

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.20 MI NW of SH 121 Bus · Structure no. 180610019602262

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ridge Bl WB over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Ridge Bl WB over IH 35E in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 21,557 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2034. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Ridge Bl WB
CrossesIH 35E
Location2.20 MI NW of SH 121 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05605, -97.0124
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,557 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Ridge Bl WB over IH 35E built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Ridge Bl WB over IH 35E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Ridge Bl WB over IH 35E carry?

About 21,557 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Valley Ridge Bl WB over IH 35E?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Ridge Bl WB over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.