US Bridges

Mirabella Blvd over Bowman Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of New York Av · Structure no. 022200S04800001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,136
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mirabella Blvd over Bowman Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mirabella Blvd over Bowman Branch 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 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMirabella Blvd
CrossesBowman Branch
Location0.20 MI S of New York Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62271, -97.06777
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2023)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mirabella Blvd over Bowman Branch built?

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

What condition is Mirabella Blvd over Bowman Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mirabella Blvd over Bowman Branch carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mirabella Blvd over Bowman Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mirabella Blvd over Bowman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.