US Bridges

IH 35E Sbfr over Lake Lewisville

Good

Denton County, Texas · 4.6 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610019602481

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,397 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,210
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E Sbfr over Lake Lewisville is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35E Sbfr over Lake Lewisville in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2037. The structure is 1,397 ft (425.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35E Sbfr
CrossesLake Lewisville
Location4.6 MI N of SH 121
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08847, -97.02837
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,397 ft (425.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,210 (2017)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sbfr over Lake Lewisville built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E Sbfr over Lake Lewisville 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 Sbfr over Lake Lewisville carry?

About 6,210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35E Sbfr over Lake Lewisville?

The structure is 1,397 ft (425.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35E Sbfr over Lake Lewisville?

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