US Bridges

S University DR SB over Clear Fork Trinity River

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200ZU4000006

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
336 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,958
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S University DR SB over Clear Fork Trinity River is a steel truss - thru carrying S University DR SB over Clear Fork Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,958 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,305 by 2035. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS University DR SB
CrossesClear Fork Trinity River
Location0.7 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72461, -97.36122
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,958 (2024)
Projected traffic16,305 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

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

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

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

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.