US Bridges

FM 156 over BNSF RR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 8.3 MI N of IH820 · Structure no. 022200071802039

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 156 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 156 over BNSF RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,905 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,131 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 156
CrossesBNSF RR
Location8.3 MI N of IH820
RouteState Highway 156
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96342, -97.35334
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,905 (2023)
Projected traffic25,131 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 156 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 156 over BNSF RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 156 over BNSF RR carry?

About 12,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 156 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 156 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.