US Bridges

SH 183 WB Gp over Macarthur Blvd

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.60 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570009403333

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 WB Gp over Macarthur Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 WB Gp over Macarthur Blvd 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,500 by 2035. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesSH 183 WB Gp
CrossesMacarthur Blvd
Location2.60 MI W of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.837, -96.95913
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 length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,000 (2015)
Projected traffic128,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 SH 183 WB Gp over Macarthur Blvd built?

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

What condition is SH 183 WB Gp over Macarthur Blvd 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 WB Gp over Macarthur Blvd carry?

About 95,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 WB Gp over Macarthur Blvd?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 WB Gp over Macarthur Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.