Merrick Street over Lake Como Spillway
FairTarrant County, Texas · 100 Ft. W Lake Como Ct · Structure no. 022200ZM5430001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 845
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrick Street over Lake Como Spillway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merrick Street over Lake Como Spillway in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2034. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrick Street over Lake Como Spillway built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrick Street over Lake Como Spillway 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 Merrick Street over Lake Como Spillway carry?
About 845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Merrick Street over Lake Como Spillway?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Merrick Street over Lake Como Spillway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.