US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Malloy Bridge RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 8.40 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009202316

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,686
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Malloy Bridge RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 45 SB over Malloy Bridge RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 25,686 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,870 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesMalloy Bridge RD
Location8.40 MI S of IH 20
RouteInterstate 45
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56099, -96.66488
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB over Malloy Bridge RD built?

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

What condition is IH 45 SB over Malloy Bridge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Malloy Bridge RD carry?

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

How long is IH 45 SB over Malloy Bridge RD?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Malloy Bridge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.