US Bridges

US 175 Ebml over Goff Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.30 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702185

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Ebml over Goff Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 Ebml over Goff Branch 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 59,952 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,719 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 Ebml
CrossesGoff Branch
Location3.30 MI SE of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67063, -96.59071
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,952 (2022)
Projected traffic100,719 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 Ebml over Goff Branch built?

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

What condition is US 175 Ebml over Goff Branch 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 Ebml over Goff Branch carry?

About 59,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Ebml over Goff Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Ebml over Goff Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.