US Bridges

SH 183 EB over Mockingbird LN

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.29 MI NW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570009407111

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,545
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 EB over Mockingbird LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 EB over Mockingbird LN in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 71,545 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,480 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 183 EB
CrossesMockingbird LN
Location0.29 MI NW of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 183
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81746, -96.871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,545 (2019)
Projected traffic86,480 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 183 EB over Mockingbird LN built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 EB over Mockingbird LN 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 183 EB over Mockingbird LN carry?

About 71,545 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 EB over Mockingbird LN?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 EB over Mockingbird LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.