US Bridges

US 175 WB over UP RR & Railroad Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of SH 310 · Structure no. 180570019702146

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,037
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over UP RR & Railroad Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over UP RR & Railroad 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 44,280 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesUP RR & Railroad Ave
Location0.50 MI E of SH 310
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7473, -96.75027
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,037 (2023)
Projected traffic44,280 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 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 WB over UP RR & Railroad Ave built?

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

What condition is US 175 WB over UP RR & Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over UP RR & Railroad Ave carry?

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

How long is US 175 WB over UP RR & Railroad Ave?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over UP RR & Railroad Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.