US Bridges

SH 5 over E Fork Trinity River Rel

Good

Collin County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180430004705621

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 over E Fork Trinity River Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5 over E Fork Trinity River Rel in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 5
CrossesE Fork Trinity River Rel
Location2.5 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 5
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24757, -96.60686
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic11,514 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5 over E Fork Trinity River Rel built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 over E Fork Trinity River Rel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 over E Fork Trinity River Rel carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 over E Fork Trinity River Rel?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 over E Fork Trinity River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.