US Bridges

Big Town Blvd NB over US 80

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · Big Town Blvd NB over US · Structure no. 180570009510123

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,281
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Town Blvd NB over US 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Town Blvd NB over US 80 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 5 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 20,281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,197 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Town Blvd NB
CrossesUS 80
LocationBig Town Blvd NB over US
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79692, -96.66818
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length325 ft (99.1 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 traffic20,281 (2019)
Projected traffic14,197 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Town Blvd NB over US 80 built?

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

What condition is Big Town Blvd NB 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 Big Town Blvd NB over US 80 carry?

About 20,281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Big Town Blvd NB over US 80?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Big Town Blvd NB over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.