US Bridges

SH 183 WB On-Ramp over SH 183 WB Off-Ramp

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570009403096

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 WB On-Ramp over SH 183 WB Off-Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 WB On-Ramp over SH 183 WB Off-Ramp in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,640 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2033. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 183 WB On-Ramp
CrossesSH 183 WB Off-Ramp
Location0.10 MI E of SH 161
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83749, -97.01413
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,640 (2013)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 SH 183 WB On-Ramp over SH 183 WB Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 WB On-Ramp over SH 183 WB Off-Ramp 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 SH 183 WB On-Ramp over SH 183 WB Off-Ramp carry?

About 10,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 WB On-Ramp over SH 183 WB Off-Ramp?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 WB On-Ramp over SH 183 WB Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.