Dowdy Ferry RD over Trinity River Relief
FairPosted for loadDallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 1805709D5850005
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,916
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowdy Ferry RD over Trinity River Relief is a concrete slab carrying Dowdy Ferry RD over Trinity River Relief in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,916 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowdy Ferry RD over Trinity River Relief built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowdy Ferry RD over Trinity River Relief 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Dowdy Ferry RD over Trinity River Relief carry?
About 4,916 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dowdy Ferry RD over Trinity River Relief?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dowdy Ferry RD over Trinity River Relief?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.