US Bridges

IH 35W over Alta Mesa Blvd.

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.34 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 022200001416339

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Alta Mesa Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W over Alta Mesa Blvd. in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 158,383 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,649 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 145 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35W
CrossesAlta Mesa Blvd.
Location1.34 MI S of IH 20
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65343, -97.32141
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,383 (2023)
Projected traffic208,649 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Alta Mesa Blvd. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 35W over Alta Mesa Blvd. 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 over Alta Mesa Blvd. carry?

About 158,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over Alta Mesa Blvd.?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W over Alta Mesa Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.