Riverside Drive SB over W Fork Trinity River
PoorPosted for loadTarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N IH 30 E IH 35 · Structure no. 022200ZR5050001
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,672
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive SB over W Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive SB over W Fork Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,672 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,730 by 2036. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 44 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive SB over W Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive SB over W Fork Trinity River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive SB over W Fork Trinity River carry?
About 10,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive SB over W Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive SB over W Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.