US Bridges

Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of Garden · Structure no. 022200S54705001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,080 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
11,195
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 11,195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,725 by 2033. The structure is 2,080 ft (634 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Ridge Pkwy SB
CrossesJoe Pool Lake
Location1.7 MI S of Garden
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62205, -97.03908
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,080 ft (634 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,195 (2019)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake 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 Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake carry?

About 11,195 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake?

The structure is 2,080 ft (634 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ridge Pkwy SB over Joe Pool Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.