US Bridges

River Bend DR over Old Channel Trinity

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Stemmons Frwy · Structure no. 1805709R4670001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,649
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Bend DR over Old Channel Trinity is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Bend DR over Old Channel Trinity 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 2,649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Bend DR
CrossesOld Channel Trinity
Location0.1 MI E of Stemmons Frwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81597, -96.86567
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 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 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,649 (2022)
Projected traffic3,960 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 River Bend DR over Old Channel Trinity built?

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

What condition is River Bend DR over Old Channel Trinity 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 River Bend DR over Old Channel Trinity carry?

About 2,649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Bend DR 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns River Bend DR over Old Channel Trinity?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.