US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd over SH 114

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI SE of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570035304159

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,023
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd over SH 114 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd over SH 114 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 35,023 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd
CrossesSH 114
Location0.65 MI SE of SH 161
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88996, -96.96286
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,023 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd over SH 114 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd over SH 114 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 Macarthur Blvd over SH 114 carry?

About 35,023 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd over SH 114?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd over SH 114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.