US Bridges

US 82 EB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 030490004501232

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
608 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,356 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,421 by 2040. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesBNSF RR & Dixon ST
Location0.6 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64066, -97.14434
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,356 (2024)
Projected traffic29,421 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 82 EB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 EB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 EB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST carry?

About 12,356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over BNSF RR & Dixon ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.