US Bridges

E Long Avenue EB over BNSF RR / NE 33rd ST

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZL6740005

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,503
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Long Avenue EB over BNSF RR / NE 33rd ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Long Avenue EB over BNSF RR / NE 33rd ST in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,810 by 2036. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Long Avenue EB
CrossesBNSF RR / NE 33rd ST
Location0.9 MI W of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80559, -97.32857
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,503 (2024)
Projected traffic12,810 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$445,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Long Avenue EB over BNSF RR / NE 33rd ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Long Avenue EB over BNSF RR / NE 33rd ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E Long Avenue EB over BNSF RR / NE 33rd ST carry?

About 6,503 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Long Avenue EB over BNSF RR / NE 33rd ST?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E Long Avenue EB over BNSF RR / NE 33rd ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.