US Bridges

Swisher RD over Lewisville Lake Relief

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.07 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610F00460001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
890 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Swisher RD over Lewisville Lake Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swisher RD over Lewisville Lake Relief in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,200 by 2035. The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSwisher RD
CrossesLewisville Lake Relief
Location1.07 MI E of IH 35E
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13407, -97.02238
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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, precast panels
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2015)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Swisher RD over Lewisville Lake Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swisher RD over Lewisville Lake Relief 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 Swisher RD over Lewisville Lake Relief carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Swisher RD over Lewisville Lake Relief?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Swisher RD over Lewisville Lake Relief?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.