US Bridges

SH 183 Wbfr over BNSF Railroad

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Carl RD · Structure no. 180570009403340

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 Wbfr over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 Wbfr over BNSF Railroad in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,400 by 2029. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 183 Wbfr
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.5 MI W of Carl RD
RouteState Highway 183
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83766, -96.93824
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2016)
Projected traffic36,400 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wbfr over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 Wbfr 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 183 Wbfr over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 Wbfr over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 Wbfr over BNSF Railroad?

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