Sandy Lake Road over Elm Fork Trinity River
FairDallas County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709S0870001
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,040 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,731
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy Lake Road over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Lake Road over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 14,731 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,623 by 2041. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy Lake Road over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandy Lake Road over Elm Fork 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Sandy Lake Road over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 14,731 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sandy Lake Road over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy Lake Road over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.