IH 35W
IH 35W in .9 MI N Of Us287 Over I35, Tarrant County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1967, the bridge carries 186K vehicles daily on IH 35W over Trib Big Fossil Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35W carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1967 and is now 59 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 185,654 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Trib Big Fossil Creek. 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 59-year-old bridge located .9 MI N Of Us287 Over I35 in Tarrant County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35W over Trib Big Fossil Creek with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 186K vehicles per day. Built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, the structure spans 25.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 35W has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 35W was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, making it 59 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 35W carries approximately 186K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 25.6 meters long and located on IH 35W in .9 MI N Of Us287 Over I35, Tarrant County, Texas.
Yes, IH 35W is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IH 35W is located .9 MI N Of Us287 Over I35 in Tarrant County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 35W over Trib Big Fossil Creek. Its coordinates are 32.899894, -97.317233. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 35W carries IH 35W over Trib Big Fossil Creek. The bridge is 25.6 meters long and was built in 1967, with reconstruction in 2020.
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.