US Bridges

US 75 over Meadow Road

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570004707060

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160,278
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Meadow Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 75 over Meadow Road in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 160,278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 370,870 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 166 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesMeadow Road
Location1.7 MI N of Loop 12
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88777, -96.76989
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160,278 (2020)
Projected traffic370,870 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 75 over Meadow Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Meadow Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over Meadow Road carry?

About 160,278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Meadow Road?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over Meadow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.