US Bridges

US 175 EB over Masters DR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702237

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Masters DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over Masters DR 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 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 38,294 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,164 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesMasters DR
Location1.10 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69977, -96.64862
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,294 (2022)
Projected traffic68,164 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Masters DR built?

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

What condition is US 175 EB over Masters DR 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 EB over Masters DR carry?

About 38,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Masters DR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Masters DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.