US Bridges

IH 35W Main Lanes over Deer Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.75 Mile North of FM1187 · Structure no. 022200001402347

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137,727
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Main Lanes over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Main Lanes over Deer Creek 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 137,727 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,524 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W Main Lanes
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.75 Mile North of FM1187
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58858, -97.31953
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,727 (2023)
Projected traffic175,524 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W Main Lanes over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W Main Lanes over Deer 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 IH 35W Main Lanes over Deer Creek carry?

About 137,727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Main Lanes over Deer Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Main Lanes over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.