SYLVANIA AVENUE SB
Carrying SYLVANIA AVENUE SB over LITTLE FOSSIL CREEK
0.2 MI E OF IH 35W, Tarrant, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SYLVANIA AVENUE SB
The SYLVANIA AVENUE SB bridge in Tarrant, Texas carries SYLVANIA AVENUE SB over LITTLE FOSSIL CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,096 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SYLVANIA AVENUE SB compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 24.7 m (81 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,096 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022200ZS8962002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SYLVANIA AVENUE SB 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 SYLVANIA AVENUE SB 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 SYLVANIA AVENUE SB?
SYLVANIA AVENUE SB in Tarrant, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SYLVANIA AVENUE SB inspected?
SYLVANIA AVENUE SB'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 4,096 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SYLVANIA AVENUE SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SYLVANIA AVENUE SB?
SYLVANIA AVENUE SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SYLVANIA AVENUE SB?
SYLVANIA AVENUE SB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SYLVANIA AVENUE SB and does age affect safety?
SYLVANIA AVENUE SB was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
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.
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