US Bridges

IH 45 SB over Pennsylvania Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570009214328

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,565
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 SB over Pennsylvania Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 SB over Pennsylvania Ave in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 44,565 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,440 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 SB
CrossesPennsylvania Ave
Location1.3 MI S of IH 30
RouteInterstate 45
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76073, -96.7745
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,565 (2019)
Projected traffic48,440 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 over Pennsylvania Ave built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 SB over Pennsylvania Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 SB over Pennsylvania Ave carry?

About 44,565 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 SB over Pennsylvania Ave?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 SB over Pennsylvania Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.