US Bridges

IH 35W (nbl) over SH 121 EB

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US-287 · Structure no. 022200001416150

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189,252
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W (nbl) over SH 121 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W (nbl) over SH 121 EB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 189,252 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 264,953 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35W (nbl)
CrossesSH 121 EB
Location0.6 MI N of US-287
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7648, -97.31739
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189,252 (2022)
Projected traffic264,953 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W (nbl) over SH 121 EB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is IH 35W (nbl) over SH 121 EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W (nbl) over SH 121 EB carry?

About 189,252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W (nbl) over SH 121 EB?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W (nbl) over SH 121 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.