Bernal Drive over Trib of Trinity River
FairDallas County, Texas · 1.2 M NE of Singleton Blv · Structure no. 1805709B2980008
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,720
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bernal Drive over Trib of Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bernal Drive over Trib of Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,008 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bernal Drive over Trib of Trinity River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Bernal Drive over Trib 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bernal Drive over Trib of Trinity River carry?
About 5,720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bernal Drive over Trib of Trinity River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Bernal Drive over Trib of Trinity River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.