US Bridges

Altamesa Blvd EB over Un Pac RR & Sycamore Ck

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of IH 35 W · Structure no. 022200ZA2910005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,561
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Altamesa Blvd EB over Un Pac RR & Sycamore Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Altamesa Blvd EB over Un Pac RR & Sycamore Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,766 by 2034. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAltamesa Blvd EB
CrossesUn Pac RR & Sycamore Ck
Location0.5 MI W of IH 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65068, -97.33046
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,561 (2022)
Projected traffic20,766 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Altamesa Blvd EB over Un Pac RR & Sycamore Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Altamesa Blvd EB over Un Pac RR & Sycamore Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Altamesa Blvd EB over Un Pac RR & Sycamore Ck carry?

About 8,561 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Altamesa Blvd EB over Un Pac RR & Sycamore Ck?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Altamesa Blvd EB over Un Pac RR & Sycamore Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.