FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IH35W

Carrying IH35W over TRIB VILLAGE CREEK

1.4 MI S OF FM 1187, Tarrant, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IH35W

The IH35W bridge in Tarrant, Texas carries IH35W over TRIB VILLAGE CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 25.9 meters (85 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 98,799 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IH35W compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
2,617
Bridges in Tarrant · 6 in Poor condition
IH35W 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
25.9 m (85 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
98,799 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022200001402007

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH35W is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IH35W against other structures in Tarrant and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IH35W?

IH35W in Tarrant, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IH35W inspected?

IH35W's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 98,799 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH35W is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IH35W?

IH35W has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IH35W?

IH35W is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IH35W and does age affect safety?

IH35W was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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