US Bridges

FM-157 SB over IH-30

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.0 M W of SH-360 · Structure no. 022200106802488

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-157 SB over IH-30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM-157 SB over IH-30 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 28,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,200 by 2029. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM-157 SB
CrossesIH-30
Location2.0 M W of SH-360
RouteState Highway 157
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75977, -97.09716
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 loadHL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,880 (2024)
Projected traffic40,200 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 FM-157 SB over IH-30 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-157 SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM-157 SB over IH-30 carry?

About 28,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM-157 SB over IH-30?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FM-157 SB over IH-30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.