US Bridges

East Northside DR over West Fork Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.4 MI West of IH-35W · Structure no. 022200ZN7350001

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,116
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Northside DR over West Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Northside DR over West Fork Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 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 18,116 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,490 by 2036. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Northside DR
CrossesWest Fork Trinity River
Location1.4 MI West of IH-35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7782, -97.34035
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,116 (2024)
Projected traffic18,490 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Northside DR over West Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is East Northside DR over West Fork Trinity River 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 East Northside DR over West Fork Trinity River carry?

About 18,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is East Northside DR over West Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns East Northside DR over West Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.