US Bridges

US 75 SB over Belt Line RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.85 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570004707294

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210,761
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB over Belt Line RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 SB over Belt Line RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 210,761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 215,750 by 2033. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 SB
CrossesBelt Line RD
Location2.85 MI NE of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95063, -96.73482
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210,761 (2018)
Projected traffic215,750 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over Belt Line RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 SB over Belt Line RD 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 75 SB over Belt Line RD carry?

About 210,761 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB over Belt Line RD?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 SB over Belt Line RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.