US Bridges

SP280EB to IH35 NB over SP 280

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200017206267

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP280EB to IH35 NB over SP 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP280EB to IH35 NB over SP 280 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,860 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSP280EB to IH35 NB
CrossesSP 280
Location0.1 MI E of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 280
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75533, -97.3179
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (8.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2013)
Projected traffic44,860 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SP280EB to IH35 NB over SP 280 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP280EB to IH35 NB over SP 280 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 SP280EB to IH35 NB over SP 280 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SP280EB to IH35 NB over SP 280?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SP280EB to IH35 NB over SP 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.