US Bridges

IH 35 NW Connector over IH 30/IH35W and UP RR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · Connection to IH 30 · Structure no. 022200106801449

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,238
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NW Connector over IH 30/IH35W and UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NW Connector over IH 30/IH35W and UP RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 2,432 ft (741.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NW Connector
CrossesIH 30/IH35W and UP RR
LocationConnection to IH 30
RouteState Highway 35
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74201, -97.31961
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
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 geometry7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,432 ft (741.3 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,238 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NW Connector over IH 30/IH35W and UP RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NW Connector over IH 30/IH35W and UP RR 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 IH 35 NW Connector over IH 30/IH35W and UP RR carry?

About 14,238 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 35 NW Connector over IH 30/IH35W and UP RR?

The structure is 2,432 ft (741.3 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NW Connector over IH 30/IH35W and UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.