US Bridges

IH 35W SB over Pharr ST

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of 287/377 Inter · Structure no. 022200001416190

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,748
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB over Pharr ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35W SB over Pharr ST in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 65,748 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,680 by 2033. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W SB
CrossesPharr ST
Location0.1 MI N of 287/377 Inter
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76771, -97.31858
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,748 (2019)
Projected traffic97,680 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$752,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W SB over Pharr ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W SB over Pharr ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 35W SB over Pharr ST carry?

About 65,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W SB over Pharr ST?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W SB over Pharr ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.