US Bridges

IH-35W SB Gp Lanes over UP R/R & Watauga Rd.

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. S. of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200001416619

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,807 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
80,179
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W SB Gp Lanes over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35W SB Gp Lanes over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. 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 80,179 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,250 by 2042. The structure is 1,807 ft (550.8 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH-35W SB Gp Lanes
CrossesUP R/R & Watauga Rd.
Location0.3 Mi. S. of SH 183
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78746, -97.32144
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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, precast panels
Main spans11 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,807 ft (550.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,179 (2022)
Projected traffic112,250 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-35W SB Gp Lanes over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. built?

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

What condition is IH-35W SB Gp Lanes over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH-35W SB Gp Lanes over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. carry?

About 80,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W SB Gp Lanes over UP R/R & Watauga Rd.?

The structure is 1,807 ft (550.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W SB Gp Lanes over UP R/R & Watauga Rd.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.