US Bridges

East Ripy Street over IH 35W

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of Seminary Dr. · Structure no. 022200001416392

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ripy Street over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Ripy Street 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 4,498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,853 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ripy Street
CrossesIH 35W
Location0.9 MI N of Seminary Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69696, -97.32059
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,498 (2024)
Projected traffic5,853 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ripy Street over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is East Ripy Street 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 East Ripy Street over IH 35W carry?

About 4,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Ripy Street over IH 35W?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns East Ripy Street over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.