US Bridges

IH-35 NB FR over Elm Fork

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.8 Mi. Se. of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610019602493

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-35 NB FR over Elm Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35 NB FR over Elm Fork in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,400 by 2030. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH-35 NB FR
CrossesElm Fork
Location0.8 Mi. Se. of SH 121
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99405, -96.948
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2010)
Projected traffic25,400 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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-35 NB FR over Elm Fork built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-35 NB FR over Elm Fork 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-35 NB FR over Elm Fork carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH-35 NB FR over Elm Fork?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35 NB FR over Elm Fork?

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