US Bridges

Beach Street over W Fk Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200ZB1430001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,559
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Street over W Fk Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beach Street over W Fk Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 24,559 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,210 by 2034. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeach Street
CrossesW Fk Trinity River
Location0.2 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75223, -97.28935
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,559 (2024)
Projected traffic15,210 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Street over W Fk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Street over W Fk Trinity River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Beach Street over W Fk Trinity River carry?

About 24,559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beach Street over W Fk Trinity River?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Street over W Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.