US Bridges

IH 35E SB over Lewisville Lake

Good

Denton County, Texas · 4.5 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610019602478

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
7,798 ft
57 main spans
Daily traffic
64,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB over Lewisville Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E SB over Lewisville Lake in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 64,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,250 by 2038. The structure is 7,798 ft (2,376.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E SB
CrossesLewisville Lake
Location4.5 MI N of SH 121
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08847, -97.02817
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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, precast panels
Main spans57
Design loadHL 93
Structure length7,798 ft (2,376.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,600 (2018)
Projected traffic87,250 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 SB over Lewisville Lake built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB over Lewisville Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB over Lewisville Lake carry?

About 64,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E SB over Lewisville Lake?

The structure is 7,798 ft (2,376.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E SB over Lewisville Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).