US Bridges

US 175 WB over Kleberg RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702166

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over Kleberg RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over Kleberg RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 42,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,834 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesKleberg RD
Location0.30 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68931, -96.62841
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,846 (2023)
Projected traffic71,834 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Kleberg RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB over Kleberg RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over Kleberg RD carry?

About 42,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over Kleberg RD?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over Kleberg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.