US Bridges

Belt Line RD over SH 183 EB Conn

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570009403274

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over SH 183 EB Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD over SH 183 EB Conn 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 36,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesSH 183 EB Conn
Location4.6 MI W of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83534, -96.99379
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,693 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over SH 183 EB Conn built?

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

What condition is Belt Line RD over SH 183 EB Conn 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 Belt Line RD over SH 183 EB Conn carry?

About 36,693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD over SH 183 EB Conn?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over SH 183 EB Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.