US Bridges

Esters Blvd over SH 114

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.50 MI NW of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570035304158

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,587
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esters Blvd over SH 114 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esters Blvd over SH 114 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2036. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEsters Blvd
CrossesSH 114
Location2.50 MI NW of SH 161
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91564, -97.00811
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,587 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Esters Blvd over SH 114 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esters Blvd over SH 114 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Esters Blvd over SH 114 carry?

About 13,587 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Esters Blvd over SH 114?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Esters Blvd over SH 114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.