US Bridges

Exp S Ent Rmp 5-4W over Express South Bus Ramp

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.85 MI N of S Airfield · Structure no. 022200BB0985063

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Exp S Ent Rmp 5-4W over Express South Bus Ramp is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Exp S Ent Rmp 5-4W over Express South Bus Ramp 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesExp S Ent Rmp 5-4W
CrossesExpress South Bus Ramp
Location1.85 MI N of S Airfield
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88921, -97.04157
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exp S Ent Rmp 5-4W over Express South Bus Ramp built?

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

What condition is Exp S Ent Rmp 5-4W over Express South Bus Ramp 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 Exp S Ent Rmp 5-4W over Express South Bus Ramp carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Exp S Ent Rmp 5-4W over Express South Bus Ramp?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Exp S Ent Rmp 5-4W over Express South Bus Ramp?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.