US Bridges

Lp 12 WB over Dallas North Tollway

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.40 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180570035305103

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,897
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lp 12 WB over Dallas North Tollway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 12 WB over Dallas North Tollway in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 22,897 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,130 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLp 12 WB
CrossesDallas North Tollway
Location2.40 MI W of US 75
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86549, -96.81147
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,897 (2023)
Projected traffic58,130 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 12 WB over Dallas North Tollway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 12 WB over Dallas North Tollway 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 Lp 12 WB over Dallas North Tollway carry?

About 22,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 WB over Dallas North Tollway?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 WB over Dallas North Tollway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.