US Bridges

N Service RD(4-4E) over Rapid Transit Way

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of S Airfield · Structure no. 022200BB0985049

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,063
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

N Service RD(4-4E) over Rapid Transit Way is a concrete frame carrying N Service RD(4-4E) over Rapid Transit Way 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 18,063 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Service RD(4-4E)
CrossesRapid Transit Way
Location1.80 MI N of S Airfield
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88796, -97.03945
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,063 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Service RD(4-4E) over Rapid Transit Way built?

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

What condition is N Service RD(4-4E) over Rapid Transit Way 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(4-4E) over Rapid Transit Way carry?

About 18,063 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Service RD(4-4E) over Rapid Transit Way?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns N Service RD(4-4E) over Rapid Transit Way?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.