US Bridges

East 4th Street over W Frk of Trin River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200ZZ6250004

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
519 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,197
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 4th Street over W Frk of Trin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 4th Street over W Frk of Trin River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1951, 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 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 3,197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,150 by 2035. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 4th Street
CrossesW Frk of Trin River
Location0.5 MI E of IH 35W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76305, -97.31179
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,197 (2022)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$866,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 4th Street over W Frk of Trin River built?

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

What condition is East 4th Street over W Frk of Trin 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 East 4th Street over W Frk of Trin River carry?

About 3,197 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East 4th Street over W Frk of Trin River?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns East 4th Street over W Frk of Trin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.