US Bridges

IH-35W SB over West Fork Trinity River

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 Mi. S. of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200001416600

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,156 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
65,748
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W SB over West Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35W SB over West Fork Trinity River 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 65,748 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,700 by 2035. The structure is 1,156 ft (352.3 m) long and 110 ft wide.

CarriesIH-35W SB
CrossesWest Fork Trinity River
Location0.2 Mi. S. of SH 183
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77824, -97.32008
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,156 ft (352.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,748 (2019)
Projected traffic116,700 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-35W SB over West Fork Trinity River built?

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

What condition is IH-35W SB over West Fork Trinity River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH-35W SB over West Fork Trinity River carry?

About 65,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W SB over West Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 1,156 ft (352.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W SB over West Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.