US Bridges

S Ewing Ave over Cedar Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709E7840001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,404
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Ewing Ave over Cedar Creek is a other other carrying S Ewing Ave over Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,400 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Ewing Ave
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.20 MI S of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74217, -96.8128
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,404 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Ewing Ave over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is S Ewing Ave over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S Ewing Ave over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,404 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Ewing Ave over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns S Ewing Ave over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.