US Bridges

IH 35E Nbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602303

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Nbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Nbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 10,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,040 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E Nbfr
CrossesElm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2
Location0.30 MI NW of Dallas C/L
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99141, -96.94329
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,740 (2013)
Projected traffic15,040 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35E Nbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IH 35E Nbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E Nbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 carry?

About 10,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Nbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Nbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.