US Bridges

Independence NB over SH 170

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.87 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200355902189

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence NB over SH 170 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence NB over SH 170 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndependence NB
CrossesSH 170
Location3.87 MI E of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98443, -97.25154
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Independence NB over SH 170 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence NB over SH 170 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Independence NB over SH 170 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Independence NB over SH 170?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Independence NB over SH 170?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.