US Bridges

California Xing over Elm Fk Trinity Ri Rel

Good

Dallas County, Texas · .01 MI E of Rochelle Blvd · Structure no. 180570D01160001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,128
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Xing over Elm Fk Trinity Ri Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Xing over Elm Fk Trinity Ri Rel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2037. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCalifornia Xing
CrossesElm Fk Trinity Ri Rel
Location.01 MI E of Rochelle Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86659, -96.92801
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2014)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 California Xing over Elm Fk Trinity Ri Rel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is California Xing over Elm Fk Trinity Ri Rel 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 California Xing over Elm Fk Trinity Ri Rel carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is California Xing over Elm Fk Trinity Ri Rel?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns California Xing over Elm Fk Trinity Ri Rel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.