US Bridges

IH35WSBML/IH20EBML over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH 35W SB to IH 20 EB · Structure no. 022200000813423

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,550 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,332
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35WSBML/IH20EBML over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35WSBML/IH20EBML over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 11,332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,200 by 2029. The structure is 2,550 ft (777.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH35WSBML/IH20EBML
CrossesIH 35W & Sycamore Creek
LocationIH 35W SB to IH 20 EB
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66729, -97.31748
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,550 ft (777.2 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,332 (2009)
Projected traffic48,200 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH35WSBML/IH20EBML over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35WSBML/IH20EBML over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH35WSBML/IH20EBML over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek carry?

About 11,332 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH35WSBML/IH20EBML over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 2,550 ft (777.2 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH35WSBML/IH20EBML over IH 35W & Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.