US Bridges

IH35 NB to 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200001416635

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140,899
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH35 NB to 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH35 NB to 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 140,899 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,259 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH35 NB to 820 WB
CrossesMark IV Parkway
Location0.5 MI W of IH 35W
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83987, -97.32077
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,899 (2022)
Projected traffic197,259 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 IH35 NB to 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH35 NB to 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway 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 IH35 NB to 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway carry?

About 140,899 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH35 NB to 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns IH35 NB to 820 WB over Mark IV Parkway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.