US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd SB over West Fork Trinity River

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 Miles North of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570D05415010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,629
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd SB over West Fork Trinity River is a other other carrying Macarthur Blvd SB over West Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,629 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2037. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd SB
CrossesWest Fork Trinity River
Location0.7 Miles North of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77363, -96.96004
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,629 (2015)
Projected traffic9,280 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Macarthur Blvd SB over West Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd SB over West Fork Trinity River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd SB over West Fork Trinity River carry?

About 6,629 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd SB over West Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd SB over West Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.