US Bridges

US 175 WB over Edd RD & Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702179

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,284
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over Edd RD & Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over Edd RD & Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 41,284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,834 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesEdd RD & Drain
Location1.65 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67933, -96.60867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,284 (2022)
Projected traffic71,834 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 WB over Edd RD & Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB over Edd RD & Drain 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 Edd RD & Drain carry?

About 41,284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over Edd RD & Drain?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over Edd RD & Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.