US Bridges

US 175 EB over 2nd Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of SH 310 · Structure no. 180570019702141

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,037
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over 2nd Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 175 EB over 2nd Ave in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 42,037 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,700 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 175 EB
Crosses2nd Ave
Location1.90 MI E of SH 310
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74511, -96.72721
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,037 (2023)
Projected traffic43,700 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 EB over 2nd Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 EB over 2nd Ave 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 175 EB over 2nd Ave carry?

About 42,037 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over 2nd Ave?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over 2nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.