US Bridges

IH 35W Nbl over SH-174

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of FM 1187 · Structure no. 022200001402439

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,356
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Nbl over SH-174 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Nbl over SH-174 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 29,356 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 58 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W Nbl
CrossesSH-174
Location1.7 MI S of FM 1187
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55276, -97.3189
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,356 (2019)
Projected traffic38,510 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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 Nbl over SH-174 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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

About 29,356 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Nbl over SH-174?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.