US Bridges

5th ST Ramp over 6th Street Ramp

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200017206062

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST Ramp over 6th Street Ramp is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5th ST Ramp over 6th Street Ramp in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 6,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,630 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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Carries5th ST Ramp
Crosses6th Street Ramp
Location0.4 MI W of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 280
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75533, -97.32696
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,690 (2024)
Projected traffic27,630 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST Ramp over 6th Street Ramp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST Ramp over 6th Street Ramp 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 5th ST Ramp over 6th Street Ramp carry?

About 6,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST Ramp over 6th Street Ramp?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST Ramp over 6th Street Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.