US Bridges

Corinth Street over Trinity River

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Industrial · Structure no. 1805709C6240001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,508
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corinth Street over Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corinth Street over Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2031. The structure is 3,300 ft (1,005.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCorinth Street
CrossesTrinity River
Location0.1 MI S of Industrial
RouteCity Street 342
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75588, -96.79591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+66 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length3,300 ft (1,005.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,508 (2023)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corinth Street over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Corinth Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Corinth Street over Trinity River carry?

About 11,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corinth Street over Trinity River?

The structure is 3,300 ft (1,005.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Corinth Street over Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.