US Bridges

SH 26 NB over SH 183 WB

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of Spur 474 · Structure no. 022200036301104

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,876
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 NB over SH 183 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 26 NB over SH 183 WB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,026 by 2040. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 26 NB
CrossesSH 183 WB
Location0.6 MI SW of Spur 474
RouteState Highway 26
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80993, -97.24516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,876 (2020)
Projected traffic11,026 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 26 NB over SH 183 WB built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 NB over SH 183 WB 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 26 NB over SH 183 WB carry?

About 7,876 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 NB over SH 183 WB?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26 NB over SH 183 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.