US Bridges

Meacham Blvd over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZM4258006

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,040 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,966
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meacham Blvd over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meacham Blvd over BNSF Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 12,966 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,360 by 2036. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeacham Blvd
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.0 MI W of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82493, -97.33224
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,040 ft (317 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,966 (2019)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meacham Blvd over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meacham Blvd over BNSF Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does Meacham Blvd over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 12,966 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meacham Blvd over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Meacham Blvd over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.