US Bridges

LP561(TRUMBULL Rd) over IH 45

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · IH 45 at Lp 561 · Structure no. 180710009203287

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LP561(TRUMBULL Rd) over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LP561(TRUMBULL Rd) over IH 45 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2028. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLP561(TRUMBULL Rd)
CrossesIH 45
LocationIH 45 at Lp 561
RouteState Highway 561
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48546, -96.66472
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic650 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LP561(TRUMBULL Rd) over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LP561(TRUMBULL Rd) over IH 45 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LP561(TRUMBULL Rd) over IH 45 carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LP561(TRUMBULL Rd) over IH 45?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LP561(TRUMBULL Rd) over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.