US Bridges

Rio Grande Street over IH 30 Ramp M-W

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 450S LNSTR/1.1 MI W IH30 · Structure no. 022200106801325

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
367 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Grande Street over IH 30 Ramp M-W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio Grande Street over IH 30 Ramp M-W in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRio Grande Street
CrossesIH 30 Ramp M-W
Location450S LNSTR/1.1 MI W IH30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74416, -97.33967
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2009)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rio Grande Street over IH 30 Ramp M-W built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Grande Street over IH 30 Ramp M-W 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 Rio Grande Street over IH 30 Ramp M-W carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rio Grande Street over IH 30 Ramp M-W?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Grande Street over IH 30 Ramp M-W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.