US Bridges

Ws Connector over IH30 IH35W UPRR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · IH 30 IH 35 Interchange · Structure no. 022200106801451

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,561 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ws Connector over IH30 IH35W UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ws Connector over IH30 IH35W UPRR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 2,561 ft (780.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWs Connector
CrossesIH30 IH35W UPRR
LocationIH 30 IH 35 Interchange
RouteState Highway 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7446, -97.32306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,561 ft (780.6 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,878 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Ws Connector over IH30 IH35W UPRR built?

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

What condition is Ws Connector over IH30 IH35W UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ws Connector over IH30 IH35W UPRR carry?

About 27,878 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ws Connector over IH30 IH35W UPRR?

The structure is 2,561 ft (780.6 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ws Connector over IH30 IH35W UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.