US Bridges

SH 183 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv & RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of SH114/SH183 · Structure no. 180570009407051

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130,493
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv & RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130,493 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,960 by 2033. The structure is 2,261 ft (689.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 183
CrossesElm Frk Trinity Riv & RR
Location0.8 MI SE of SH114/SH183
RouteState Highway 183
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82996, -96.8897
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+40 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,261 ft (689.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,493 (2020)
Projected traffic172,960 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 183 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv & RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH 183 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv & RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 183 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv & RR carry?

About 130,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv & RR?

The structure is 2,261 ft (689.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.