US Bridges

US 377 (e Belknap) over Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · US377 over Trinity River · Structure no. 022200008101001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
717 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377 (e Belknap) over Trinity River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 377 (e Belknap) over Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 9,489 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2033. The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 377 (e Belknap)
CrossesTrinity River
LocationUS377 over Trinity River
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76795, -97.31242
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length717 ft (218.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,489 (2024)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 377 (e Belknap) over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 377 (e Belknap) over Trinity River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 377 (e Belknap) over Trinity River carry?

About 9,489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 377 (e Belknap) over Trinity River?

The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 377 (e Belknap) over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.