US Bridges

South Main Street over BNSF & UPRR

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.56 MI S Spur 496 · Structure no. 022200ZM0670001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
890 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,906
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over BNSF & UPRR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying South Main Street over BNSF & UPRR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,906 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2036. The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesBNSF & UPRR
Location0.56 MI S Spur 496
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72307, -97.32644
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,906 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$89,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over BNSF & UPRR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street over BNSF & UPRR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does South Main Street over BNSF & UPRR carry?

About 1,906 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Main Street over BNSF & UPRR?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over BNSF & UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.