US Bridges

Langdon RD over IH 45

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570009214212

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,449
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langdon RD over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Langdon RD over IH 45 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 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 9,449 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,229 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLangdon RD
CrossesIH 45
Location0.15 MI S of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66008, -96.72517
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,449 (2019)
Projected traffic13,229 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Langdon RD over IH 45 built?

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

What condition is Langdon RD over IH 45 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Langdon RD over IH 45 carry?

About 9,449 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Langdon RD over IH 45?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Langdon RD over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.