US Bridges

E Irving Blvd over Elm Fork Trinity River

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570D08570001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,774 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,081
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Irving Blvd over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Irving Blvd over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,081 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,113 by 2041. The structure is 1,774 ft (540.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Irving Blvd
CrossesElm Fork Trinity River
Location1.2 MI E of Loop 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80676, -96.9021
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,774 ft (540.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,081 (2019)
Projected traffic14,113 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Irving Blvd over Elm Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Irving Blvd 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 E Irving Blvd over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?

About 10,081 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Irving Blvd over Elm Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 1,774 ft (540.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns E Irving Blvd over Elm Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.