US Bridges

IH-35W N to 820 W over IH-35W/IH-820

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 Mi. N. of Meacham Bl. · Structure no. 022200001416580

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,301 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
13,475
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W N to 820 W over IH-35W/IH-820 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35W N to 820 W over IH-35W/IH-820 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 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 13,475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2035. The structure is 2,301 ft (701.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH-35W N to 820 W
CrossesIH-35W/IH-820
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Meacham Bl.
RouteInterstate 820
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83658, -97.31192
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans22
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,301 ft (701.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,475 (2015)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free 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 IH-35W N to 820 W over IH-35W/IH-820 built?

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

What condition is IH-35W N to 820 W over IH-35W/IH-820 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 N to 820 W over IH-35W/IH-820 carry?

About 13,475 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W N to 820 W over IH-35W/IH-820?

The structure is 2,301 ft (701.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W N to 820 W over IH-35W/IH-820?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.