US Bridges

Gross RD SB over US 80

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · Gross RD at US 80 · Structure no. 180570009502344

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,165
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gross RD SB over US 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gross RD SB over US 80 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 15,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,451 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGross RD SB
CrossesUS 80
LocationGross RD at US 80
RouteCity Street 80
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79283, -96.63405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,165 (2019)
Projected traffic4,451 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gross RD SB over US 80 built?

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

What condition is Gross RD SB over US 80 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gross RD SB over US 80 carry?

About 15,165 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gross RD SB over US 80?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gross RD SB over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.