US Bridges

RM 2871 over IH 30

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 Mile West of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200106801162

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2871 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2871 over IH 30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRM 2871
CrossesIH 30
Location0.8 Mile West of IH 820
RouteState Highway 2871
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73299, -97.49511
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2022)
Projected traffic3,020 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2871 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2871 over IH 30 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2871 over IH 30 carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 2871 over IH 30?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2871 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.