US Bridges

Westmoreland RD SB over Trinity River

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Trinity River · Structure no. 1805709M6760014

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,890 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,861
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoreland RD SB over Trinity River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Westmoreland RD SB over Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 12,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,005 by 2037. The structure is 2,890 ft (880.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestmoreland RD SB
CrossesTrinity River
LocationAt Trinity River
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7983, -96.87384
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,890 ft (880.9 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,861 (2015)
Projected traffic18,005 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$268,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westmoreland RD SB over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmoreland RD SB over Trinity River 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 Westmoreland RD SB over Trinity River carry?

About 12,861 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westmoreland RD SB over Trinity River?

The structure is 2,890 ft (880.9 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Westmoreland RD SB over Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.