US Bridges

IH 35W SB over SH 174 Nbl

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of FM 1187 · Structure no. 022200001402356

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,372
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB over SH 174 Nbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W SB over SH 174 Nbl 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 40,372 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,510 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35W SB
CrossesSH 174 Nbl
Location1.7 MI S of FM 1187
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55274, -97.31904
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.
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,372 (2019)
Projected traffic38,510 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SB over SH 174 Nbl built?

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

What condition is IH 35W SB over SH 174 Nbl 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 SB over SH 174 Nbl carry?

About 40,372 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W SB over SH 174 Nbl?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W SB over SH 174 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.