US Bridges

IH-35W Managed Lan over UP R/R & Watauga Rd.

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. S. of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200001416620

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,824 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W Managed Lan over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-35W Managed Lan 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 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,900 by 2035. The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH-35W Managed Lan
CrossesUP R/R & Watauga Rd.
Location0.3 Mi. S. of SH 183
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7875, -97.32115
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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, precast panels
Main spans8 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,824 ft (556 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2015)
Projected traffic33,900 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 IH-35W Managed Lan over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. built?

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

What condition is IH-35W Managed Lan over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. 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 Managed Lan over UP R/R & Watauga Rd. carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W Managed Lan over UP R/R & Watauga Rd.?

The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W Managed Lan over UP R/R & Watauga Rd.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.