US Bridges

SH 183 Wbml over Belt Line Rd.

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.60 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570009403271

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,710
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 Wbml over Belt Line Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 Wbml over Belt Line Rd. in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 76,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,230 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesSH 183 Wbml
CrossesBelt Line Rd.
Location4.60 MI W of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83716, -96.99359
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,710 (2019)
Projected traffic86,230 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 183 Wbml over Belt Line Rd. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 Wbml over Belt Line Rd. 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 Wbml over Belt Line Rd. carry?

About 76,710 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 Wbml over Belt Line Rd.?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 Wbml over Belt Line Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.