US Bridges

IH 35E Sbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602304

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,607
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv 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 14,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2034. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35E Sbfr
CrossesElm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2
Location0.30 MI NW of Dallas C/L
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9907, -96.9439
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,607 (2014)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Sbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 built?

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

What condition is IH 35E Sbfr 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 IH 35E Sbfr over Elm Fk Trinity Riv Rel 2 carry?

About 14,607 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbfr 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 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.