US Bridges

SS97 SB to SH183EB over SH 183 Ml & Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of SH 360 · Structure no. 022200009402067

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,830 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,766
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SS97 SB to SH183EB over SH 183 Ml & Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SS97 SB to SH183EB over SH 183 Ml & Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7,766 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,990 by 2034. The structure is 1,830 ft (557.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSS97 SB to SH183EB
CrossesSH 183 Ml & Bear Creek
Location1.2 MI E of SH 360
RouteState Highway 97
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83609, -97.03561
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,830 ft (557.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,766 (2014)
Projected traffic51,990 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SS97 SB to SH183EB over SH 183 Ml & Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SS97 SB to SH183EB over SH 183 Ml & Bear Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SS97 SB to SH183EB over SH 183 Ml & Bear Creek carry?

About 7,766 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SS97 SB to SH183EB over SH 183 Ml & Bear Creek?

The structure is 1,830 ft (557.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SS97 SB to SH183EB over SH 183 Ml & Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.