US Bridges

Californiacrossing over Elm Fk Trinity River

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Rochelle Blvd · Structure no. 1805709C0280002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,128
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Californiacrossing over Elm Fk Trinity River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Californiacrossing over Elm Fk Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCaliforniacrossing
CrossesElm Fk Trinity River
Location0.1 MI E of Rochelle Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86684, -96.92689
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2014)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Californiacrossing over Elm Fk Trinity River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Californiacrossing over Elm Fk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Californiacrossing over Elm Fk Trinity River carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Californiacrossing over Elm Fk Trinity River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Californiacrossing over Elm Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.