US Bridges

SH 356 WB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Rogers RD · Structure no. 180570009207190

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 356 WB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 356 WB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 6,705 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2033. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 356 WB
CrossesCri P RR Macarthur Etc
Location0.3 MI SE of Rogers RD
RouteState Highway 356
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81518, -96.95976
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,705 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 356 WB 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 WB over Cri P RR Macarthur Etc carry?

About 6,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.