US Bridges

IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 Mi. S. of N. Tarrant · Structure no. 022200008112326

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,171
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. 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 79,171 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,320 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 277 ft wide.

CarriesIH-35W Gp & Ml
CrossesTrib. to Big Fossil Ck.
Location0.5 Mi. S. of N. Tarrant
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8913, -97.31722
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width277 ft (84.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,171 (2020)
Projected traffic104,320 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. built?

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

What condition is IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. 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 Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck. carry?

About 79,171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 277 ft wide.

Who owns IH-35W Gp & Ml over Trib. to Big Fossil Ck.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.