US Bridges

SH 183 WB On-Ramp over Railroad

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.1 Ni SE of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570009407322

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
569 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 WB On-Ramp over Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 WB On-Ramp over Railroad 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2029. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 183 WB On-Ramp
CrossesRailroad
Location1.1 Ni SE of SH 114
RouteState Highway 183
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82891, -96.88704
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length569 ft (173.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2000)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 183 WB On-Ramp over Railroad built?

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

What condition is SH 183 WB On-Ramp over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 183 WB On-Ramp over Railroad carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 WB On-Ramp over Railroad?

The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 WB On-Ramp over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.