US Bridges

SH 356 WB Conn over SH 183

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.3 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570009403275

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,980
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 356 WB Conn over SH 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 356 WB Conn over SH 183 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 13,980 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,570 by 2036. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 356 WB Conn
CrossesSH 183
Location4.3 MI W of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 356
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83628, -96.98914
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,980 (2016)
Projected traffic19,570 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 356 WB Conn over SH 183 built?

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

What condition is SH 356 WB Conn over SH 183 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 356 WB Conn over SH 183 carry?

About 13,980 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 356 WB Conn over SH 183?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 356 WB Conn over SH 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.