US Bridges

Cherry Lane over IH 30

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Spur 341 · Structure no. 022200106801129

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Lane over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Lane over IH 30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 10,780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,470 by 2029. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Lane
CrossesIH 30
Location0.4 MI W of Spur 341
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73808, -97.45181
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,780 (2024)
Projected traffic13,470 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Lane over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Cherry Lane over IH 30 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 Cherry Lane over IH 30 carry?

About 10,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Lane over IH 30?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Lane over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.