US Bridges

Valley View LN WB over Elm Fork Trinity River

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Lbj Frwy · Structure no. 180570G01155010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,403 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,856
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View LN WB over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley View LN WB over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,856 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,533 by 2037. The structure is 1,403 ft (427.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley View LN WB
CrossesElm Fork Trinity River
Location0.15 MI N of Lbj Frwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91461, -96.93651
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,403 ft (427.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,856 (2022)
Projected traffic25,533 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 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 Valley View LN WB over Elm Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View LN WB 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 Valley View LN WB over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?

About 7,856 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley View LN WB over Elm Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 1,403 ft (427.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View LN WB over Elm Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.