US Bridges

Esters Road over SH 183

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 5.5 Miles West of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570009403349

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esters Road over SH 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esters Road over SH 183 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,800 by 2030. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 150 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEsters Road
CrossesSH 183
Location5.5 Miles West of Loop 12
RouteCity Street 183
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83707, -97.0096
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2010)
Projected traffic38,800 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Esters Road over SH 183 built?

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

What condition is Esters Road over SH 183 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 Esters Road over SH 183 carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Esters Road over SH 183?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Esters Road over SH 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.