US Bridges

Irving Blvd EB over Old River Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Sylvan Ave · Structure no. 1805709I6900002

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,129
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irving Blvd EB over Old River Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irving Blvd EB over Old River Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,693 by 2037. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIrving Blvd EB
CrossesOld River Channel
Location0.1 MI W of Sylvan Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79649, -96.83593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,129 (2019)
Projected traffic10,693 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irving Blvd EB over Old River Channel built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irving Blvd EB over Old River Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Irving Blvd EB over Old River Channel carry?

About 8,129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Irving Blvd EB over Old River Channel?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Irving Blvd EB over Old River Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.