US Bridges

Seminary Drive over IH 35W

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Felix Street · Structure no. 022200001416399

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,041
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminary Drive over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seminary Drive 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 20,041 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,535 by 2029. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSeminary Drive
CrossesIH 35W
Location0.5 MI N of Felix Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68431, -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, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,041 (2024)
Projected traffic25,535 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
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$41,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seminary Drive over IH 35W built?

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

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

About 20,041 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Seminary Drive over IH 35W?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Seminary Drive over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.