US Bridges

Farrington Street over Old Channel Trinity

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Motor Street · Structure no. 1805709F1440001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,477
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrington Street over Old Channel Trinity is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farrington Street over Old Channel Trinity in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,477 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarrington Street
CrossesOld Channel Trinity
Location0.1 MI SE of Motor Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80267, -96.84148
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,477 (2022)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2037
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farrington Street over Old Channel Trinity built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrington Street over Old Channel Trinity 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 Farrington Street over Old Channel Trinity carry?

About 1,477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farrington Street over Old Channel Trinity?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Farrington Street over Old Channel Trinity?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.