US Bridges

US 175 WB over Belt Line RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.10 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702183

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over Belt Line RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over Belt Line RD 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 42,846 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,719 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesBelt Line RD
Location2.10 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6763, -96.60224
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,846 (2023)
Projected traffic100,719 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB over Belt Line RD built?

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

What condition is US 175 WB over Belt Line 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over Belt Line RD carry?

About 42,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over Belt Line RD?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over Belt Line RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.