US Bridges

Meacham Blvd over Bu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · .9 MI S of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200001401492

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meacham Blvd over Bu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meacham Blvd over Bu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,480 by 2035. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeacham Blvd
CrossesBu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR
Location.9 MI S of IH 820
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82636, -97.35513
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2015)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meacham Blvd over Bu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meacham Blvd over Bu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Meacham Blvd over Bu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Meacham Blvd over Bu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Meacham Blvd over Bu 287/UP Rr/Bnsf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.