US Bridges

S Summit Ave over UPRR & Fwwr

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 Blk N of Peter Smith · Structure no. 022200ZS8155001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,510
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Summit Ave over UPRR & Fwwr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Summit Ave over UPRR & Fwwr in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 22,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,560 by 2036. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Summit Ave
CrossesUPRR & Fwwr
Location0.5 Blk N of Peter Smith
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7409, -97.34221
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,510 (2016)
Projected traffic22,560 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Summit Ave over UPRR & Fwwr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Summit Ave over UPRR & Fwwr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S Summit Ave over UPRR & Fwwr carry?

About 22,510 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is S Summit Ave over UPRR & Fwwr?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns S Summit Ave over UPRR & Fwwr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.