US Bridges

Spur 347 EB over IH 35W SB

Poor

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of 4th Street · Structure no. 022200001416151

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,634
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 347 EB over IH 35W SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 347 EB over IH 35W SB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35,634 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,899 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpur 347 EB
CrossesIH 35W SB
Location0.3 MI N of 4th Street
RouteState Highway 347
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76408, -97.31888
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,634 (2022)
Projected traffic44,899 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$670,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 347 EB over IH 35W SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Spur 347 EB over IH 35W SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 347 EB over IH 35W SB carry?

About 35,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spur 347 EB over IH 35W SB?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 347 EB over IH 35W SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.