US Bridges

Town East Blvd. over US 80

Good

Dallas County, Texas · US 80 at Town East Blvd · Structure no. 180570009510403

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
434 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,488
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town East Blvd. over US 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town East Blvd. over US 80 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16,488 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,298 by 2042. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTown East Blvd.
CrossesUS 80
LocationUS 80 at Town East Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.794, -96.65572
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,488 (2019)
Projected traffic29,298 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town East Blvd. over US 80 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town East Blvd. over US 80 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Town East Blvd. over US 80 carry?

About 16,488 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Town East Blvd. over US 80?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Town East Blvd. over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.