US Bridges

Bellaire DR SB over Trib to Trinity Riv

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Hulen ST · Structure no. 022200ZB1960003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,283
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire DR SB over Trib to Trinity Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellaire DR SB over Trib to Trinity Riv in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 3,283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,650 by 2034. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBellaire DR SB
CrossesTrib to Trinity Riv
Location0.25 MI W of Hulen ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70373, -97.39242
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,283 (2024)
Projected traffic18,650 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Bellaire DR SB over Trib to Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellaire DR SB over Trib to Trinity Riv 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 Bellaire DR SB over Trib to Trinity Riv carry?

About 3,283 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bellaire DR SB over Trib to Trinity Riv?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bellaire DR SB over Trib to Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.