US Bridges

US 175 WB over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Sm Wright · Structure no. 180570019702428

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,609 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
36,295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 WB over Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 WB over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,280 by 2042. The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 175 WB
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI W of Sm Wright
RouteU.S. Route 175
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74485, -96.76204
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,609 ft (490.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,295 (2022)
Projected traffic44,280 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 175 WB over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 WB over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 175 WB over Draw carry?

About 36,295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 175 WB over Draw?

The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 WB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.