US Bridges

Loop 12 SH 183 Exp over SH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR

Good

Dallas County, Texas · Loop 12 @ SH 183 · Structure no. 180570009403326

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,510 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
40,991
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 12 SH 183 Exp over SH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 12 SH 183 Exp over SH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 40,991 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,388 by 2041. The structure is 3,510 ft (1,069.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesLoop 12 SH 183 Exp
CrossesSH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR
LocationLoop 12 @ SH 183
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83823, -96.91545
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans24 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,510 ft (1,069.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,991 (2021)
Projected traffic57,388 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Loop 12 SH 183 Exp over SH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 12 SH 183 Exp over SH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 12 SH 183 Exp over SH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR carry?

About 40,991 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loop 12 SH 183 Exp over SH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR?

The structure is 3,510 ft (1,069.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 12 SH 183 Exp over SH 183 WB Tx Plaza DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).