US Bridges

IH 35W over Sycamore School RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of Risinger RD · Structure no. 022200001402340

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Sycamore School RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W over Sycamore School RD in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 years old, older 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 149,546 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,690 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 133 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35W
CrossesSycamore School RD
Location1.5 MI N of Risinger RD
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63515, -97.32153
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,546 (2023)
Projected traffic175,690 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W over Sycamore School RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 35W over Sycamore School RD 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 IH 35W over Sycamore School RD carry?

About 149,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over Sycamore School RD?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W over Sycamore School RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.