IH 45 SB Collector over Elm ST Taylor ST Etc
FairDallas County, Texas · At IH30/IH345 Interchange · Structure no. 180570009214194
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,498 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194,018
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 45 SB Collector over Elm ST Taylor ST Etc is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying IH 45 SB Collector over Elm ST Taylor ST 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 194,018 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,550 by 2036. The structure is 2,498 ft (761.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 45 SB Collector over Elm ST Taylor ST Etc built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 45 SB Collector over Elm ST Taylor ST 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does IH 45 SB Collector over Elm ST Taylor ST Etc carry?
About 194,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IH 45 SB Collector over Elm ST Taylor ST Etc?
The structure is 2,498 ft (761.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns IH 45 SB Collector over Elm ST Taylor ST Etc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.