FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VALLEY RIDGE BL EB

Carrying VALLEY RIDGE BL EB over IH 35E SB

2.20 MI NW OF SH 121 BUS, Denton, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: VALLEY RIDGE BL EB

The VALLEY RIDGE BL EB bridge in Denton, Texas carries VALLEY RIDGE BL EB over IH 35E SB. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 19,235 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How VALLEY RIDGE BL EB compares

991
Bridges in Denton · 8 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
19,235 vehicles/day
Structure Number
180610019602263

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VALLEY RIDGE BL EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare VALLEY RIDGE BL EB against other structures in Denton and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for VALLEY RIDGE BL EB?

VALLEY RIDGE BL EB in Denton, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VALLEY RIDGE BL EB inspected?

VALLEY RIDGE BL EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,235 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VALLEY RIDGE BL EB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for VALLEY RIDGE BL EB?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for VALLEY RIDGE BL EB.

Who is responsible for maintaining VALLEY RIDGE BL EB?

Ownership is not specified for VALLEY RIDGE BL EB in the NBI.

How old is VALLEY RIDGE BL EB and does age affect safety?

VALLEY RIDGE BL EB was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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