US Bridges

IH45 NB Off-Rp L over Good-Latimer Expressway

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570009214209

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH45 NB Off-Rp L over Good-Latimer Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH45 NB Off-Rp L over Good-Latimer Expressway in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 13,610 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2036. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH45 NB Off-Rp L
CrossesGood-Latimer Expressway
Location1.0 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 345
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78861, -96.79147
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,610 (2016)
Projected traffic330 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 IH45 NB Off-Rp L over Good-Latimer Expressway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH45 NB Off-Rp L over Good-Latimer Expressway 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 IH45 NB Off-Rp L over Good-Latimer Expressway carry?

About 13,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IH45 NB Off-Rp L over Good-Latimer Expressway?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH45 NB Off-Rp L over Good-Latimer Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.