US Bridges

Harmon RD over US 81/US 287

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.1 MI NW of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200001415336

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,069
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmon RD over US 81/US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmon RD over US 81/US 287 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 13,069 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,220 by 2029. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmon RD
CrossesUS 81/US 287
Location1.1 MI NW of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89882, -97.33176
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,069 (2019)
Projected traffic7,220 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmon RD over US 81/US 287 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmon RD over US 81/US 287 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Harmon RD over US 81/US 287 carry?

About 13,069 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harmon RD over US 81/US 287?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Harmon RD over US 81/US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.