US Bridges

Trinity Blvd EB over Bear Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570F88650002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,717
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity Blvd EB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trinity Blvd EB over Bear Creek 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 4,717 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,206 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrinity Blvd EB
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.65 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79831, -97.00601
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,717 (2019)
Projected traffic13,206 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Trinity Blvd EB over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trinity Blvd EB over Bear Creek 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 Trinity Blvd EB over Bear Creek carry?

About 4,717 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trinity Blvd EB over Bear Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity Blvd EB over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.