US Bridges

I35W East Ftg Road over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of E 4th ST · Structure no. 022200001416149

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35W East Ftg Road over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv is a concrete culvert carrying I35W East Ftg Road over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,460 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35W East Ftg Road
CrossesTrib W Fork Trinity Riv
Location0.2 MI S of E 4th ST
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75789, -97.31694
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2009)
Projected traffic166,460 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I35W East Ftg Road over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I35W East Ftg Road over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I35W East Ftg Road over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I35W East Ftg Road over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I35W East Ftg Road over Trib W Fork Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.