US Bridges

US 175 WB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 7.35 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702172

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 25,070 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,227 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesE Fork Trinity Riv Trib
Location7.35 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64575, -96.52572
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,070 (2022)
Projected traffic81,227 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 WB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib carry?

About 25,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over E Fork Trinity Riv Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.