US Bridges

Connection K over Left Collector Road

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · Ramp from EB 30 to SB 820 · Structure no. 022200106802379

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connection K over Left Collector Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connection K over Left Collector Road in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,540 by 2029. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConnection K
CrossesLeft Collector Road
LocationRamp from EB 30 to SB 820
RouteInterstate 820
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75691, -97.21597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2009)
Projected traffic15,540 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Connection K over Left Collector Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connection K over Left Collector Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Connection K over Left Collector Road carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Connection K over Left Collector Road?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Connection K over Left Collector Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.