US Bridges

IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek Rel #1

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 8.60 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009202311

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,686
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek Rel #1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek Rel #1 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25,686 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,870 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesTen Mile Creek Rel #1
Location8.60 MI S of IH 20
RouteInterstate 45
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55923, -96.66396
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,686 (2023)
Projected traffic27,870 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek Rel #1 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek Rel #1 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek Rel #1 carry?

About 25,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek Rel #1?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB over Ten Mile Creek Rel #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.