US Bridges

Canada Drive over Trinity River Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 1805709C0590001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,971
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Drive over Trinity River Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canada Drive over Trinity River Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,971 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,340 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCanada Drive
CrossesTrinity River Tributary
Location0.4 MI E of Westmoreland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79267, -96.86675
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,971 (2019)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canada Drive over Trinity River Tributary built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada Drive over Trinity River Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Canada Drive over Trinity River Tributary carry?

About 4,971 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canada Drive over Trinity River Tributary?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Canada Drive over Trinity River Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.