US Bridges

Golden Triangle EB over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.2 Mi. E. of IH-35W · Structure no. 022200ZG4970003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,819
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Triangle EB over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Golden Triangle EB over Big Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 13,819 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,078 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGolden Triangle EB
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location2.2 Mi. E. of IH-35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93149, -97.27986
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,819 (2024)
Projected traffic32,078 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Golden Triangle EB over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Triangle EB over Big Bear Creek 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 Golden Triangle EB over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 13,819 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Golden Triangle EB over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Triangle EB over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.