US Bridges

SP 280 WB over UP & BNSF Railroads

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200017206064

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
447 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,522
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 280 WB over UP & BNSF Railroads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 280 WB over UP & BNSF Railroads in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 6,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,010 by 2033. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 280 WB
CrossesUP & BNSF Railroads
Location0.2 MI W of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 280
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75693, -97.32271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,522 (2020)
Projected traffic18,010 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SP 280 WB over UP & BNSF Railroads built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SP 280 WB over UP & BNSF Railroads 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 SP 280 WB over UP & BNSF Railroads carry?

About 6,522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SP 280 WB over UP & BNSF Railroads?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SP 280 WB over UP & BNSF Railroads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.