Royal LN over Elm Fork Trinity River
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Luna RD · Structure no. 180570D07160004
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,100 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,230
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Royal LN over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal LN over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 18,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,320 by 2031. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Royal LN over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Royal LN 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Royal LN over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 18,230 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Royal LN over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Royal LN over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.