US Bridges

Collins Blvd over US 75 & Dart Rail

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.45 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570004707289

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
565 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,246
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Blvd over US 75 & Dart Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collins Blvd over US 75 & Dart Rail in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2038. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCollins Blvd
CrossesUS 75 & Dart Rail
Location4.45 MI NE of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96764, -96.72041
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,246 (2019)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Blvd over US 75 & Dart Rail built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Blvd over US 75 & Dart Rail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Collins Blvd over US 75 & Dart Rail carry?

About 13,246 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Collins Blvd over US 75 & Dart Rail?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Blvd over US 75 & Dart Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.