US Bridges

N University DR NB over W Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW SH 199 N. IH 30 · Structure no. 022200ZU3000002

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,931
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N University DR NB over W Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N University DR NB over W Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 9,931 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,240 by 2035. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN University DR NB
CrossesW Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR
Location0.5 MI SW SH 199 N. IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76408, -97.361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,931 (2022)
Projected traffic28,240 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N University DR NB over W Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is N University DR NB over W Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR 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 N University DR NB over W Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR carry?

About 9,931 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N University DR NB over W Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N University DR NB over W Frk Trin/Rockwd Pk DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.