SP 348 EB over Elm Frk of Trinity River
FairDallas County, Texas · 2.3 MI NW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570035304135
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,094 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,983
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SP 348 EB over Elm Frk of Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 348 EB over Elm Frk of Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,983 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,810 by 2033. The structure is 1,094 ft (333.5 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SP 348 EB over Elm Frk of Trinity River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SP 348 EB over Elm Frk of Trinity 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SP 348 EB over Elm Frk of Trinity River carry?
About 9,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SP 348 EB over Elm Frk of Trinity River?
The structure is 1,094 ft (333.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SP 348 EB over Elm Frk of Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.