US Bridges

Wintergreen RD over IH 45

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009202342

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wintergreen RD over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wintergreen RD over IH 45 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWintergreen RD
CrossesIH 45
Location2.10 MI S of IH 20
RouteCity Street 8256
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63219, -96.69998
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wintergreen RD over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wintergreen RD over IH 45 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wintergreen RD over IH 45 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wintergreen RD over IH 45?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wintergreen RD over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.