US Bridges

East Northside Dr. over BNSF RR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.75 MI East of N Main ST · Structure no. 022200ZN7350002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,409
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Northside Dr. over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Northside Dr. over BNSF RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,409 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,190 by 2036. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Northside Dr.
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.75 MI East of N Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77958, -97.33288
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,409 (2024)
Projected traffic20,190 by 2036
Trucks20%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Northside Dr. over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is East Northside Dr. over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does East Northside Dr. over BNSF RR carry?

About 19,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is East Northside Dr. over BNSF RR?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns East Northside Dr. over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.