US Bridges

Skillman Ave over Lp 12

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 180570035305043

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,998
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skillman Ave over Lp 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skillman Ave over Lp 12 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 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 5 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 24,998 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,000 by 2036. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSkillman Ave
CrossesLp 12
Location1.05 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 90
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85944, -96.75382
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,998 (2014)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skillman Ave over Lp 12 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Skillman Ave over Lp 12 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Skillman Ave over Lp 12 carry?

About 24,998 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Skillman Ave over Lp 12?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Skillman Ave over Lp 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.