US Bridges

SH 183 WB over BNSF Railroad

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570009403338

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,900
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 WB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 WB over BNSF Railroad 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 80,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,500 by 2029. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 183 WB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.35 MI W of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83749, -96.93856
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,900 (2000)
Projected traffic129,500 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over BNSF Railroad built?

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

What condition is SH 183 WB over BNSF Railroad 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 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 80,900 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 WB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 WB over BNSF Railroad?

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