Overpass (Arlington: moving to, firm, freeways)

[AKF]

Originally Posted by tstone

Yeah, that's Houston.

35W interchanging with anything is going to be in Fort Worth. 35E is Dallas.

Dallas has a 5-stack like the one I showed you (635 @ 75 I believe). It's called the High-Five. It's newer, taller and more aesthetically pleasing than the one in Houston. The one in Houston is pretty damn tall though!!!

So in your opinion if you had to select from one of the major cities in TX...Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston...where would you rate Fort Worth in terms of it's overpasses 5 being the worst or tallest in this scenario.

Thanks!

[AKF]

Can you guys tell me what parts of Fort Worth are "best" based on my criteria below:

1. Affordable housing....a single family house with 3bedroom/2 bath under $125K. (Zip codes would be wonderful so I can search on realtor.com)

2. Safety.

3. Close to Shopping/museums/arts/recreation etc. (I'd like to be as close to downtown as possible.)

4. If there is anyway to avoid the overpasses to get to downtown.

Thanks!

[case44]

Houston's tallest interchange is probably the one at the Katy Freeway (I-10) at the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8), and that interchange is undergoing a makeover. As for overpasses there and in the Metroplex, I don't recall going over anything that I would call "scary".

But if I happen to catch anything in the next few days, I'll fill you in.

[AKF]

Hi Folks!,

I really need to know what part of Fort Worth is decent and affordable and safe. What sections should I avoid? Where can one get a 2 bedroom apt for less than $800 but still remain close enough to the arts/museums/rec. etc.

THANKS! THANKS! THANKS!
Really need to know this pronto!

[case44]

Are the overpasses we are talking about limited to freeway-to-freeway interchanges, or are we including bridges with limited sight distance going over side streets?

[Delta Planter]

Originally Posted by AKF

Hi,
Does Fort Worth have scary overpasses like Dallas, San Antonio and Austin?

Thanks!

I've only lived in TX for going on 17 years, but I don't think I've ever been over a "scary overpass" since I've been driving anywhere. Overpasses in the D/FW area are a fact of life around here. You must have a bad case of acrophobia. If so, I don't know what else you can do but move out in the country somewhere.

With the exception of the bridge failure in where, Minnesota?, a few weeks back, I've not heard of any problems with the overpasses round here. Don't know of any suspension bridges, either, at least on main thoroughfares in this area.

Good luck in your search of flatlands!

[AKF]

Originally Posted by Delta Planter

I've only lived in TX for going on 17 years, but I don't think I've ever been over a "scary overpass" since I've been driving anywhere. Overpasses in the D/FW area are a fact of life around here. You must have a bad case of acrophobia. If so, I don't know what else you can do but move out in the country somewhere.

With the exception of the bridge failure in where, Minnesota?, a few weeks back, I've not heard of any problems with the overpasses round here. Don't know of any suspension bridges, either, at least on main thoroughfares in this area.

Good luck in your search of flatlands!

I have to admit that you are probably right. I guess there is no way around it..I am hoping that I will get used to it and soon. I just never cared for the roller coasters!

Thank you all for the information.

[artcgal]

Check out this link to the Star-Telegram's "Honkin' Mad Blog":

Honkin' Mad: Freeway ramps that make you acrophobic

Here is what it states in case the link goes away:

Freeway ramps that make you acrophobic
Tallest highway ramps in Tarrant County:
1. I-35W northbound to I-30 westbound, 110 feet
2. I-20 westbound to I-35W southbound, 95 feet
3. Texas 183 westbound to Texas 360 southbound, 72 feet
4. I-30 westbound to East Loop 820 southbound, 70 feet*
4. Texas 360 southbound to I-20 eastbound, 70 feet*
*Tie

Source: Texas Department of Transportation.

[blueskies49]

Travelled the last three most of my life. It's nothing, really! It's actually cool to be able to see great distances from up there! Although, try to keep your eyes more on the road ahead of you!

[case44]

Originally Posted by artcgal

Check out this link to the Star-Telegram's "Honkin' Mad Blog":

Honkin' Mad: Freeway ramps that make you acrophobic

Here is what it states in case the link goes away:

Freeway ramps that make you acrophobic
Tallest highway ramps in Tarrant County:
1. I-35W northbound to I-30 westbound, 110 feet
2. I-20 westbound to I-35W southbound, 95 feet
3. Texas 183 westbound to Texas 360 southbound, 72 feet
4. I-30 westbound to East Loop 820 southbound, 70 feet*
4. Texas 360 southbound to I-20 eastbound, 70 feet*
*Tie

Source: Texas Department of Transportation.

Good post.