US Bridges

Sylvan Ave over Trinity Ri & Canada DR

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709S9260001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,446 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,032
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Ave over Trinity Ri & Canada DR is a prestressed concrete continuous other carrying Sylvan Ave over Trinity Ri & Canada DR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,032 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,476 by 2037. The structure is 3,446 ft (1,050.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Ave
CrossesTrinity Ri & Canada DR
Location0.6 MI S of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78563, -96.83579
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+14 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,446 ft (1,050.3 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,032 (2019)
Projected traffic13,476 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Ave over Trinity Ri & Canada DR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Ave over Trinity Ri & Canada DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Sylvan Ave over Trinity Ri & Canada DR carry?

About 15,032 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Ave over Trinity Ri & Canada DR?

The structure is 3,446 ft (1,050.3 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Ave over Trinity Ri & Canada DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.