US Bridges

SP280EB to IH35NB over IH 35W

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200001416417

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP280EB to IH35NB over IH 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP280EB to IH35NB over IH 35W 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,630 by 2033. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSP280EB to IH35NB
CrossesIH 35W
Location0.55 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 280
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75466, -97.31954
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2013)
Projected traffic27,630 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SP280EB to IH35NB over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is SP280EB to IH35NB over IH 35W in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SP280EB to IH35NB over IH 35W carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SP280EB to IH35NB over IH 35W?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SP280EB to IH35NB over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.