US Bridges

SH 183 WB FR over SH 161 NB Conn B

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of N Belt Line R · Structure no. 180570009403118

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 WB FR over SH 161 NB Conn B is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 WB FR over SH 161 NB Conn B in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2030. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSH 183 WB FR
CrossesSH 161 NB Conn B
Location1.3 MI W of N Belt Line R
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83786, -97.01464
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2010)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 183 WB FR over SH 161 NB Conn B built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 WB FR over SH 161 NB Conn B 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 183 WB FR over SH 161 NB Conn B carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 WB FR over SH 161 NB Conn B?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 WB FR over SH 161 NB Conn B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.