Cedar Crest Blvd over Trinity River
FairDallas County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 1805709C2050002
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,588 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,530
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Crest Blvd over Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Crest Blvd over Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 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 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 12,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 2,588 ft (788.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Crest Blvd over Trinity River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Cedar Crest Blvd over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cedar Crest Blvd over Trinity River carry?
About 12,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Crest Blvd over Trinity River?
The structure is 2,588 ft (788.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Crest Blvd over Trinity River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.