US Bridges

Heritage Pkwy WB over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 Mi. E. of US 287 · Structure no. 022200M00257002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
628 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Pkwy WB over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heritage Pkwy WB over Union Pacific Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2034. The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Pkwy WB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.6 Mi. E. of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55776, -97.10166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length628 ft (191.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2014)
Projected traffic800 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Heritage Pkwy WB over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Pkwy WB over Union Pacific Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Heritage Pkwy WB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Heritage Pkwy WB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Pkwy WB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.