US Bridges

University Blvd WB over US 75

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 5.10 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570004707336

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,117
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd WB over US 75 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying University Blvd WB over US 75 in Dallas 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 8,117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,730 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUniversity Blvd WB
CrossesUS 75
Location5.10 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84566, -96.77323
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,117 (2019)
Projected traffic15,730 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd WB over US 75 built?

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

What condition is University Blvd WB over US 75 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does University Blvd WB over US 75 carry?

About 8,117 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is University Blvd WB over US 75?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd WB over US 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.