US Bridges

IH 35W over Rosedale ST & Lp 496

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Allen Ave · Structure no. 022200001416412

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W over Rosedale ST & Lp 496 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W over Rosedale ST & Lp 496 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 155,190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,247 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 153 ft wide.

CarriesIH 35W
CrossesRosedale ST & Lp 496
Location0.5 MI N of Allen Ave
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73268, -97.3205
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.6 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,190 (2023)
Projected traffic247,247 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W over Rosedale ST & Lp 496 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W over Rosedale ST & Lp 496 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 Rosedale ST & Lp 496 carry?

About 155,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W over Rosedale ST & Lp 496?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W over Rosedale ST & Lp 496?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.