US Bridges

Frankford RD Conn over IH 35E & Elm Fk Rel 2

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602288

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,945 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankford RD Conn over IH 35E & Elm Fk Rel 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frankford RD Conn over IH 35E & Elm Fk Rel 2 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2034. The structure is 1,945 ft (592.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFrankford RD Conn
CrossesIH 35E & Elm Fk Rel 2
Location0.25 MI NW of Dallas C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99026, -96.94341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,945 ft (592.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankford RD Conn over IH 35E & Elm Fk Rel 2 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankford RD Conn over IH 35E & Elm Fk 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 Frankford RD Conn over IH 35E & Elm Fk Rel 2 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Frankford RD Conn over IH 35E & Elm Fk Rel 2?

The structure is 1,945 ft (592.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Frankford RD Conn over IH 35E & Elm Fk Rel 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.