US Bridges

SH 356 EB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Rogers RD · Structure no. 180570009207065

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,638
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 356 EB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 356 EB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5,638 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2033. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 356 EB
CrossesCri P RR Macarthur Etc
Location0.3 MI SE of Rogers RD
RouteState Highway 356
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81507, -96.95984
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,638 (2020)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$874,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 356 EB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 356 EB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 356 EB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc carry?

About 5,638 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 356 EB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 356 EB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.