US Bridges

SH 183 EB over Loop 12

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI West of IH35 · Structure no. 180570009403344

Built
2017
8 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 EB over Loop 12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 EB over Loop 12 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 217,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,400 by 2025. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 183 EB
CrossesLoop 12
Location0.65 MI West of IH35
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83687, -96.91476
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217,400 (2022)
Projected traffic71,400 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over Loop 12 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SH 183 EB over Loop 12 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 183 EB over Loop 12 carry?

About 217,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 EB over Loop 12?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 EB over Loop 12?

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