US Bridges

Roy Orr Blvd NB over West Fork of Trinity

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Carrier Pkwy · Structure no. 180570F99010005

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,421
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Orr Blvd NB over West Fork of Trinity is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Orr Blvd NB over West Fork of Trinity in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 8,421 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,493 by 2037. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoy Orr Blvd NB
CrossesWest Fork of Trinity
Location0.30 MI N of Carrier Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78822, -97.03149
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,421 (2019)
Projected traffic7,493 by 2037
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Orr Blvd NB over West Fork of Trinity built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Orr Blvd NB over West Fork of Trinity 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 Roy Orr Blvd NB over West Fork of Trinity carry?

About 8,421 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roy Orr Blvd NB over West Fork of Trinity?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Orr Blvd NB over West Fork of Trinity?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.