US Bridges

East 1st Street over Tre/Bnsf RR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Beach Street · Structure no. 022200ZZ0075001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,141
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 1st Street over Tre/Bnsf RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 1st Street over Tre/Bnsf RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2035. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast 1st Street
CrossesTre/Bnsf RR
Location0.5 MI W of Beach Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.765, -97.29737
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2019)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 1st Street over Tre/Bnsf RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 1st Street over Tre/Bnsf RR 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 East 1st Street over Tre/Bnsf RR carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East 1st Street over Tre/Bnsf RR?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns East 1st Street over Tre/Bnsf RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.