US Bridges

Morningside Drive over IH 35W

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Berry Street · Structure no. 022200001416391

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,797
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningside Drive over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morningside Drive over IH 35W in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6,797 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,516 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningside Drive
CrossesIH 35W
Location0.5 MI N of Berry Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.713, -97.32061
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,797 (2019)
Projected traffic9,516 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morningside Drive over IH 35W built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morningside Drive over IH 35W 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 Morningside Drive over IH 35W carry?

About 6,797 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morningside Drive over IH 35W?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Morningside Drive over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.