US Bridges

IH 35W SB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · IH 30/IH 35W Interchange · Structure no. 022200001416480

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
711 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
90,699
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W SB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35W SB 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 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 90,699 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 SB
CrossesLancaster Ave & Ramps
LocationIH 30/IH 35W Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74676, -97.31965
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 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 traffic90,699 (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 SB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps built?

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

What condition is IH 35W SB over Lancaster Ave & Ramps 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 Lancaster Ave & Ramps carry?

About 90,699 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.