US Bridges

IH 45 NB to Lamar over UP RR

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI South of Lamar St. · Structure no. 180570009214405

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,527 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB to Lamar over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB to Lamar over UP RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,312 by 2040. The structure is 2,527 ft (770.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB to Lamar
CrossesUP RR
Location0.1 MI South of Lamar St.
RouteInterstate 45
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74697, -96.76861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+22 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,527 ft (770.2 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2020)
Projected traffic4,312 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 NB to Lamar over UP RR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 NB to Lamar over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB to Lamar over UP RR carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB to Lamar over UP RR?

The structure is 2,527 ft (770.2 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB to Lamar over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.