US Bridges

Belt Line RD over SH 114

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI NW of SH 161 · Structure no. 180570035304201

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over SH 114 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD over SH 114 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 38,754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesSH 114
Location1.35 MI NW of SH 161
RouteCity Street 50
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90596, -96.99248
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,754 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$93,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over SH 114 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD 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 Belt Line RD over SH 114 carry?

About 38,754 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over SH 114?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over SH 114?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.