US Bridges

Old Denton RD NB over SH 170

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200355902185

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Denton RD NB over SH 170 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Denton RD NB over SH 170 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesOld Denton RD NB
CrossesSH 170
Location0.8 MI E of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96374, -97.29831
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Denton RD NB over SH 170 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Denton RD NB over SH 170 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Old Denton RD NB over SH 170 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Denton RD NB over SH 170?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Old Denton RD NB over SH 170?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.