US Bridges

E Plaza Blvd over Valley View Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Brown Trail · Structure no. 022200E03390001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Plaza Blvd over Valley View Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Plaza Blvd over Valley View Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Plaza Blvd
CrossesValley View Branch
Location0.2 MI W of Brown Trail
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82611, -97.16699
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2019)
Projected traffic3,110 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Plaza Blvd over Valley View Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Plaza Blvd over Valley View Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E Plaza Blvd over Valley View Branch carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Plaza Blvd over Valley View Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E Plaza Blvd over Valley View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.