US Bridges

Allen Ave over IH 35W

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Rosedale · Structure no. 022200001416397

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Ave over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allen Ave over IH 35W in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,002 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Ave
CrossesIH 35W
Location0.5 MI S of Rosedale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72611, -97.32046
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 length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,277 (2024)
Projected traffic8,002 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Allen Ave over IH 35W built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Ave 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 Allen Ave over IH 35W carry?

About 7,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Allen Ave over IH 35W?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Ave over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.