US Bridges

IH 35W Wfr over Sycamore Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · IH-35W & IH-20 · Structure no. 022200001416435

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W Wfr over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W Wfr 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 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,470 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W Wfr
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationIH-35W & IH-20
RouteState Highway 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66509, -97.3215
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (8.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2022)
Projected traffic15,470 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W Wfr over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 35W Wfr over Sycamore Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W Wfr over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W Wfr over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W Wfr over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.