US Bridges

Norwich ST over Trinity River Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of Bernal DR · Structure no. 1805709N8050001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,942
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwich ST over Trinity River Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norwich ST over Trinity River Trib 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,023 by 2037. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorwich ST
CrossesTrinity River Trib
Location0.02 MI S of Bernal DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78946, -96.8824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2022)
Projected traffic2,023 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norwich ST over Trinity River Trib built?

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

What condition is Norwich ST over Trinity River Trib 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 Norwich ST over Trinity River Trib carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Norwich ST over Trinity River Trib?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Norwich ST over Trinity River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.