US Bridges

SH183 WB Collector over Belt Line Rd.

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of Tx 161 · Structure no. 180570009403273

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,330
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH183 WB Collector over Belt Line Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH183 WB Collector 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 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesSH183 WB Collector
CrossesBelt Line Rd.
Location1.3 MI E of Tx 161
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83735, -96.99359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2013)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2033
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH183 WB Collector over Belt Line Rd. built?

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

What condition is SH183 WB Collector over Belt Line Rd. 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 SH183 WB Collector over Belt Line Rd. carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH183 WB Collector 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 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH183 WB Collector over Belt Line Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.