US Bridges

Berkshire Lake Blv over Drainage Ditch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.14 MI W of Blue Mound · Structure no. 022200ZB1000001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkshire Lake Blv over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Berkshire Lake Blv over Drainage Ditch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerkshire Lake Blv
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.14 MI W of Blue Mound
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91203, -97.35117
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
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 Berkshire Lake Blv over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkshire Lake Blv over Drainage Ditch 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 Berkshire Lake Blv over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berkshire Lake Blv over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Berkshire Lake Blv over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.