US Bridges

IH35W SW Conn over UP BNSF RR Lancaster

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · IH35W/IH30 Interchange · Structure no. 022200001416452

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,017 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH35W SW Conn over UP BNSF RR Lancaster is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35W SW Conn over UP BNSF RR Lancaster in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,710 by 2035. The structure is 2,017 ft (614.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH35W SW Conn
CrossesUP BNSF RR Lancaster
LocationIH35W/IH30 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74668, -97.32204
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,017 ft (614.8 m)
Longest span271 ft (82.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2015)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 IH35W SW Conn over UP BNSF RR Lancaster built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35W SW Conn over UP BNSF RR Lancaster 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 IH35W SW Conn over UP BNSF RR Lancaster carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is IH35W SW Conn over UP BNSF RR Lancaster?

The structure is 2,017 ft (614.8 m) long with a longest span of 271 ft (82.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH35W SW Conn over UP BNSF RR Lancaster?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.