US Bridges

Valley View LN over SH 183

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 6.20 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570009403075

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View LN over SH 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley View LN over SH 183 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,438 by 2036. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesValley View LN
CrossesSH 183
Location6.20 MI W of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83654, -97.02217
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2019)
Projected traffic26,438 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View LN over SH 183 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View LN over SH 183 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View LN over SH 183 carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Valley View LN over SH 183?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View LN over SH 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.