US Bridges

Trinity Blvd over Trinity Rail Express

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.6 MI SE of SH-360 · Structure no. 022200ZT8001008

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,450
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity Blvd over Trinity Rail Express is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trinity Blvd over Trinity Rail Express in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrinity Blvd
CrossesTrinity Rail Express
Location1.6 MI SE of SH-360
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81671, -97.03659
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2016)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2036
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trinity Blvd over Trinity Rail Express built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trinity Blvd over Trinity Rail Express 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 2022.

How much traffic does Trinity Blvd over Trinity Rail Express carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Trinity Blvd over Trinity Rail Express?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity Blvd over Trinity Rail Express?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.