US Bridges

IH 45 SB Conn G over Good Latimer Canton Etc

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At IH30/IH345 Interchage · Structure no. 180570009214193

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,227 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
84,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB Conn G over Good Latimer Canton Etc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB Conn G over Good Latimer Canton Etc in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 84,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,550 by 2036. The structure is 1,227 ft (374 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 45 SB Conn G
CrossesGood Latimer Canton Etc
LocationAt IH30/IH345 Interchage
RouteInterstate 345
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78226, -96.78735
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,227 ft (374 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,500 (2016)
Projected traffic130,550 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 SB Conn G over Good Latimer Canton Etc built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB Conn G over Good Latimer Canton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB Conn G over Good Latimer Canton Etc carry?

About 84,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB Conn G over Good Latimer Canton Etc?

The structure is 1,227 ft (374 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB Conn G over Good Latimer Canton Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.