FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CANADA DRIVE

Carrying CANADA DRIVE over TRINITY RIVER TRIBUTARY

0.4 MI E OF WESTMORELAND, Dallas, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CANADA DRIVE

The CANADA DRIVE bridge in Dallas, Texas carries CANADA DRIVE over TRINITY RIVER TRIBUTARY. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,957 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CANADA DRIVE compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
3,231
Bridges in Dallas · 18 in Poor condition
CANADA DRIVE 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,957 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1805709C0590001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CANADA DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CANADA DRIVE against other structures in Dallas and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CANADA DRIVE?

CANADA DRIVE in Dallas, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CANADA DRIVE inspected?

CANADA DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,957 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CANADA DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CANADA DRIVE?

CANADA DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CANADA DRIVE?

CANADA DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CANADA DRIVE and does age affect safety?

CANADA DRIVE was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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