US Bridges

Merrick ST over IH 30

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Hulen ST · Structure no. 022200106801169

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrick ST over IH 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merrick ST over IH 30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2029. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMerrick ST
CrossesIH 30
Location0.6 MI W of Hulen ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73312, -97.39872
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2009)
Projected traffic1,700 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Merrick ST over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrick ST 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 Merrick ST over IH 30 carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Merrick ST over IH 30?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Merrick ST over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.