US Bridges

IH 35W SB over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH20 & IH35W · Structure no. 022200001416434

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W SB over Sycamore Creek 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 79,192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,324 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W SB
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationIH20 & IH35W
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66509, -97.32094
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,192 (2023)
Projected traffic104,324 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 IH 35W SB over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W SB over Sycamore Creek 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 SB over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 79,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W SB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W SB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.