US Bridges

Swisher Road over Lewisville Lake

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.47 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610F00460002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
8,520 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Swisher Road over Lewisville Lake is a steel arch - thru carrying Swisher Road over Lewisville Lake 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,200 by 2031. The structure is 8,520 ft (2,596.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSwisher Road
CrossesLewisville Lake
Location1.47 MI E of IH 35E
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13773, -97.01708
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+68 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length8,520 ft (2,596.9 m)
Longest span362 ft (110.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2010)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Swisher Road over Lewisville Lake built?

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

What condition is Swisher Road over Lewisville Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Swisher Road over Lewisville Lake carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Swisher Road over Lewisville Lake?

The structure is 8,520 ft (2,596.9 m) long with a longest span of 362 ft (110.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Swisher Road over Lewisville Lake?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.