US Bridges

SH 78 NB over SH 190

Good

Dallas County, Texas · SH 78 NB and SH 190 · Structure no. 180570028103039

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,382
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 78 NB over SH 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 78 NB over SH 190 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,382 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,010 by 2033. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesSH 78 NB
CrossesSH 190
LocationSH 78 NB and SH 190
RouteState Highway 78
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95049, -96.61881
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,382 (2019)
Projected traffic31,010 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 78 NB over SH 190 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 78 NB over SH 190 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 78 NB over SH 190 carry?

About 15,382 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 78 NB over SH 190?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SH 78 NB over SH 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.