US Bridges

SH 183 EB over Story Road

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570009403329

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 EB over Story Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 EB over Story Road in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 101,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,500 by 2035. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesSH 183 EB
CrossesStory Road
Location2.3 MI E of SH 161
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83699, -96.97648
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,700 (2015)
Projected traffic137,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 SH 183 EB over Story Road built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 EB over Story Road 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 183 EB over Story Road carry?

About 101,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 EB over Story Road?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 EB over Story Road?

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