US Bridges

SH 180 WB over Beach ST

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 022200000805435

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 WB over Beach ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 180 WB over Beach ST in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 180 WB
CrossesBeach ST
Location0.9 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 180
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74383, -97.28928
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2015)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 180 WB over Beach ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 180 WB over Beach ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 WB over Beach ST carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 WB over Beach ST?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 WB over Beach ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.