US Bridges

US 175 EB over Lp 12

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.45 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702118

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,168
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Lp 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over Lp 12 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 68 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 23,168 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,650 by 2035. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesLp 12
Location3.45 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71316, -96.6834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,168 (2018)
Projected traffic32,650 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 175 EB over Lp 12 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 175 EB over Lp 12 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 US 175 EB over Lp 12 carry?

About 23,168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Lp 12?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Lp 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.