US Bridges

SH 180 WB over Abandoned BNSF RR

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570000808196

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,070
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 WB over Abandoned BNSF RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 180 WB over Abandoned BNSF RR 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 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 10,070 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,090 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 180 WB
CrossesAbandoned BNSF RR
Location0.90 MI E of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 180
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74973, -96.90331
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,070 (2023)
Projected traffic13,090 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 180 WB over Abandoned BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is SH 180 WB over Abandoned BNSF RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 WB over Abandoned BNSF RR carry?

About 10,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 WB over Abandoned BNSF RR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 WB over Abandoned BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.