US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over Ervay Street

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of Grand Ave · Structure no. 1805709H7350001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over Ervay Street is a concrete frame carrying Santa Fe Avenue over Ervay Street in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesErvay Street
Location0.20 MI NW of Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76552, -96.78317
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe Avenue over Ervay Street built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over Ervay Street 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over Ervay Street carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over Ervay Street?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over Ervay Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.