US Bridges

Belt Line RD over US 67

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 6.1 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026102061

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over US 67 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD over US 67 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 22,574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesUS 67
Location6.1 MI SW of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59, -96.94652
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,574 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over US 67 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD over US 67 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over US 67 carry?

About 22,574 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over US 67?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.