US Bridges

US 80 Conn B over US 80

Poor

Dallas County, Texas · US 80 & IH 635 Intrchange · Structure no. 180570009502331

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 Conn B over US 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 Conn B over US 80 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,221 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,709 by 2042. The structure is 1,367 ft (416.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 Conn B
CrossesUS 80
LocationUS 80 & IH 635 Intrchange
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79042, -96.62569
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,367 ft (416.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,221 (2022)
Projected traffic15,709 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 Conn B over US 80 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 Conn B over US 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 Conn B over US 80 carry?

About 11,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 Conn B over US 80?

The structure is 1,367 ft (416.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 Conn B over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.