US Bridges

Spur 280 over IH 35W

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 Mi. N. of IH-30 · Structure no. 022200001416586

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,034
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Spur 280 over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 280 over IH 35W 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 14,034 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,800 by 2035. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 280
CrossesIH 35W
Location0.6 Mi. N. of IH-30
RouteState Highway 280
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75605, -97.31927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,034 (2020)
Projected traffic60,800 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Spur 280 over IH 35W built?

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

What condition is Spur 280 over IH 35W 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 Spur 280 over IH 35W carry?

About 14,034 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spur 280 over IH 35W?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 280 over IH 35W?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.