US Bridges

W Lancaster Ave over Clr Frk Trin/Forest Park

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · .73 MI W of Henderson ST · Structure no. 022200ZL1380001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,976 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
11,198
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lancaster Ave over Clr Frk Trin/Forest Park is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying W Lancaster Ave over Clr Frk Trin/Forest Park in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,670 by 2034. The structure is 2,976 ft (907.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lancaster Ave
CrossesClr Frk Trin/Forest Park
Location.73 MI W of Henderson ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74687, -97.34845
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+27 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,976 ft (907.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,198 (2024)
Projected traffic12,670 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lancaster Ave over Clr Frk Trin/Forest Park built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is W Lancaster Ave over Clr Frk Trin/Forest Park 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 W Lancaster Ave over Clr Frk Trin/Forest Park carry?

About 11,198 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is W Lancaster Ave over Clr Frk Trin/Forest Park?

The structure is 2,976 ft (907.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W Lancaster Ave over Clr Frk Trin/Forest Park?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.