US Bridges

IH 35W NB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH30 & IH35W Interchange · Structure no. 022200001416479

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
711 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
91,959
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W NB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W NB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 91,959 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,730 by 2035. The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W NB
CrossesLancaster Ave & Ramps
LocationIH30 & IH35W Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74681, -97.31937
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length711 ft (216.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,959 (2019)
Projected traffic121,730 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35W NB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35W NB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W NB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps carry?

About 91,959 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W NB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps?

The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W NB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.