US Bridges

IH35W NB Managed over SH 121 Pharr Belknap

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 35W NB Ml @ SH 121 · Structure no. 022200001416566

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,852 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH35W NB Managed over SH 121 Pharr Belknap is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35W NB Managed over SH 121 Pharr Belknap in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2035. The structure is 1,852 ft (564.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH35W NB Managed
CrossesSH 121 Pharr Belknap
Location35W NB Ml @ SH 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76605, -97.31801
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans18 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,852 ft (564.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2015)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 IH35W NB Managed over SH 121 Pharr Belknap built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35W NB Managed over SH 121 Pharr Belknap 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 IH35W NB Managed over SH 121 Pharr Belknap carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH35W NB Managed over SH 121 Pharr Belknap?

The structure is 1,852 ft (564.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH35W NB Managed over SH 121 Pharr Belknap?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.