US Bridges

FM 3040 over IH 35E

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.25 MI NW of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 180610019602320

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,928
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3040 over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3040 over IH 35E in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30,928 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,040 by 2033. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3040
CrossesIH 35E
Location2.25 MI NW of Dallas C/L
RouteState Highway 3040
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00689, -96.9722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,928 (2023)
Projected traffic49,040 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3040 over IH 35E built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3040 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 FM 3040 over IH 35E carry?

About 30,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3040 over IH 35E?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3040 over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.