US Bridges

US 175 EB over Elam RD

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.40 MI SE of SH 310 · Structure no. 180570019702238

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,320
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 EB over Elam RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 EB over Elam RD in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 23,320 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,650 by 2035. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS 175 EB
CrossesElam RD
Location4.40 MI SE of SH 310
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71971, -96.69351
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,320 (2015)
Projected traffic32,650 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Elam RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 EB over Elam 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 EB over Elam RD carry?

About 23,320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 175 EB over Elam RD?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 EB over Elam RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.