US Bridges

Riverside Drive NB over Trinity River W Fk

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N IH 30 E IH 35 · Structure no. 022200ZR5050002

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,672
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive NB over Trinity River W Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive NB over Trinity River W Fk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,672 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,730 by 2036. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive NB
CrossesTrinity River W Fk
Location0.1 MI N IH 30 E IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75053, -97.30332
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,672 (2019)
Projected traffic19,730 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$830,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive NB over Trinity River W Fk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive NB over Trinity River W Fk 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 Riverside Drive NB over Trinity River W Fk carry?

About 10,672 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Riverside Drive NB over Trinity River W Fk?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive NB over Trinity River W Fk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.