US Bridges

N Service RD 5-3E over Ramps C3S C3N

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.45 MI N of S Airfield · Structure no. 022200BB0985033

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

N Service RD 5-3E over Ramps C3S C3N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Service RD 5-3E over Ramps C3S C3N 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Service RD 5-3E
CrossesRamps C3S C3N
Location2.45 MI N of S Airfield
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89774, -97.03939
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Service RD 5-3E over Ramps C3S C3N built?

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

What condition is N Service RD 5-3E over Ramps C3S C3N 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 N Service RD 5-3E over Ramps C3S C3N carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Service RD 5-3E over Ramps C3S C3N?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Service RD 5-3E over Ramps C3S C3N?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.