IH 35E HOV
IH 35E HOV in 0.30 MI SE Of Sh 121 Toll, Denton County, Texas received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 2006, the bridge carries 168K vehicles daily on IH 35E HOV over Elm Fk Trinity River Rl3.
IH 35E HOV carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 81/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 2006 and is 20 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. IH 35E HOV carries an average daily traffic count of 168,046 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing Elm Fk Trinity River Rl3. The owning agency is State Toll Authority; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 35E HOV is a 20-year-old bridge located 0.30 MI SE Of Sh 121 Toll in Denton County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35E HOV over Elm Fk Trinity River Rl3 with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 168K vehicles per day. Built in 2006, the structure spans 73.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 35E HOV has a Condition Score of 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35E HOV was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35E HOV carries approximately 168K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 73.2 meters long and located on IH 35E HOV in 0.30 MI SE Of Sh 121 Toll, Denton County, Texas.
No, IH 35E HOV is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IH 35E HOV is located 0.30 MI SE Of Sh 121 Toll in Denton County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35E HOV over Elm Fk Trinity River Rl3. Its coordinates are 32.995639, -96.951919. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.
IH 35E HOV carries IH 35E HOV over Elm Fk Trinity River Rl3. The bridge is 73.2 meters long and was built in 2006.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.