US Bridges

N. Riverside Dr. over Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S Western Center · Structure no. 022200ZR5050006

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,515
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Riverside Dr. over Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Riverside Dr. over Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 7,515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Riverside Dr.
CrossesFossil Creek
Location0.2 MI S Western Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85648, -97.30381
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,515 (2019)
Projected traffic6,690 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Riverside Dr. over Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Riverside Dr. over Fossil Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N. Riverside Dr. over Fossil Creek carry?

About 7,515 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Riverside Dr. over Fossil Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns N. Riverside Dr. over Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.