US Bridges

S University DR NB over Clear Fork Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200ZU4000005

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
356 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,958
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S University DR NB over Clear Fork Trinity River is a steel truss - thru carrying S University DR NB over Clear Fork Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 11,958 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,560 by 2035. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS University DR NB
CrossesClear Fork Trinity River
Location0.7 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72463, -97.36121
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,958 (2024)
Projected traffic32,560 by 2035
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S University DR NB over Clear Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is S University DR NB over Clear Fork Trinity River 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 S University DR NB over Clear Fork Trinity River carry?

About 11,958 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S University DR NB over Clear Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S University DR NB over Clear Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.