Wildwood DR over Elm Fork Trinity River
FairPosted for loadDallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of Northgate DR · Structure no. 1805709W4970005
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,446
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildwood DR over Elm Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildwood DR over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,446 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,849 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wildwood DR over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wildwood DR 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 Wildwood DR over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 2,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wildwood DR over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wildwood DR over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.