IH 45 NB over Trinity River UPRR Etc
FairDallas County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570009214257
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 10,865 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,165
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 NB over Trinity River UPRR Etc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over Trinity River UPRR Etc in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 43,165 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,440 by 2033. The structure is 10,865 ft (3,311.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 NB over Trinity River UPRR Etc built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 NB over Trinity River UPRR Etc 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 NB over Trinity River UPRR Etc carry?
About 43,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 NB over Trinity River UPRR Etc?
The structure is 10,865 ft (3,311.7 m) long with a longest span of 480 ft (146.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 NB over Trinity River UPRR Etc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.