US Bridges

Ramp A-3N (1-3E) over Intl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.50 MI N of S Airfield · Structure no. 022200BB0985028

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
755 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Ramp A-3N (1-3E) over Intl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp A-3N (1-3E) over Intl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2036. The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp A-3N (1-3E)
CrossesIntl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD
Location2.50 MI N of S Airfield
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89869, -97.03869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length755 ft (230.1 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$573,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp A-3N (1-3E) over Intl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp A-3N (1-3E) over Intl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp A-3N (1-3E) over Intl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp A-3N (1-3E) over Intl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD?

The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp A-3N (1-3E) over Intl Pkwy NB & N Serv RD?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.