US Bridges

IH 35W SB over Western Center Blvd

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of US 81/287 · Structure no. 022200001416457

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83,875
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB over Western Center Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W SB over Western Center Blvd in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 83,875 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,860 by 2033. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35W SB
CrossesWestern Center Blvd
Location1.7 MI S of US 81/287
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86102, -97.31467
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 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,875 (2019)
Projected traffic99,860 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Western Center Blvd built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH 35W SB over Western Center Blvd 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 IH 35W SB over Western Center Blvd carry?

About 83,875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W SB over Western Center Blvd?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W SB over Western Center Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.