US Bridges

IH35W NB to I20 EB over Sycamore Ck E Frtg RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH-20 & IH-35 · Structure no. 022200001416425

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,723 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
32,535
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35W NB to I20 EB over Sycamore Ck E Frtg RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35W NB to I20 EB over Sycamore Ck E Frtg RD in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 32,535 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,180 by 2033. The structure is 1,723 ft (525.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH35W NB to I20 EB
CrossesSycamore Ck E Frtg RD
LocationIH-20 & IH-35
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6658, -97.31962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,723 ft (525.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,535 (2022)
Projected traffic19,180 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH35W NB to I20 EB over Sycamore Ck E Frtg RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35W NB to I20 EB over Sycamore Ck E Frtg RD 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 IH35W NB to I20 EB over Sycamore Ck E Frtg RD carry?

About 32,535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH35W NB to I20 EB over Sycamore Ck E Frtg RD?

The structure is 1,723 ft (525.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH35W NB to I20 EB over Sycamore Ck E Frtg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.