US Bridges

SH 183 over Union Pacific RR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200009401110

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
636 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
22,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 over Union Pacific RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 22,630 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,650 by 2040. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 183
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.3 MI E of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 183
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79519, -97.31542
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,630 (2024)
Projected traffic26,650 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 183 over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 over Union Pacific 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 183 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 22,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.