US Bridges

Garden Acres DR EB over IH 35W

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of FM 1187 · Structure no. 022200001402345

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,337
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Acres DR EB over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden Acres DR EB over IH 35W in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976, 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 9,337 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,938 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Acres DR EB
CrossesIH 35W
Location1.4 MI N of FM 1187
RouteCity Street 727
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59911, -97.31955
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,337 (2023)
Projected traffic8,938 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Garden Acres DR EB over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is Garden Acres DR EB over IH 35W 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 Garden Acres DR EB over IH 35W carry?

About 9,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garden Acres DR EB over IH 35W?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Acres DR EB over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.