US Bridges

W Lancaster Ave over Foch Street

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .3 MI E of Camp Bowe · Structure no. 022200ZL1380002

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,518
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lancaster Ave over Foch Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Lancaster Ave over Foch Street in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1938, 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 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 11,518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,670 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lancaster Ave
CrossesFoch Street
Location.3 MI E of Camp Bowe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74733, -97.35702
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,518 (2014)
Projected traffic12,670 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lancaster Ave over Foch Street built?

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

What condition is W Lancaster Ave over Foch Street 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 Foch Street carry?

About 11,518 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W Lancaster Ave over Foch Street?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W Lancaster Ave over Foch Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.