IH 35W
IH 35W in 1.34 MI S Of Ih 20, Tarrant County, Texas received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1976, the bridge carries 158K vehicles daily on IH 35W over Alta Mesa BLVD..
IH 35W carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1976 and is now 50 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IH 35W carries an average daily traffic count of 158,383 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Alta Mesa BLVD.. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 35W is a 50-year-old bridge located 1.34 MI S Of Ih 20 in Tarrant County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35W over Alta Mesa BLVD. with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 158K vehicles per day. Built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, the structure spans 73.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 35W has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35W was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, making it 50 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35W carries approximately 158K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 73.2 meters long and located on IH 35W in 1.34 MI S Of Ih 20, Tarrant County, Texas.
No, IH 35W is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IH 35W is located 1.34 MI S Of Ih 20 in Tarrant County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35W over Alta Mesa BLVD.. Its coordinates are 32.653433, -97.321406. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35W carries IH 35W over Alta Mesa BLVD.. The bridge is 73.2 meters long and was built in 1976, with reconstruction in 2008.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.