US Bridges

Lp 12 EB Conn over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570058101088

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 EB Conn over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 12 EB Conn over BNSF Railroad in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 26,510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 12 EB Conn
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.10 MI SW of IH 45
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6997, -96.75482
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,510 (2022)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 12 EB Conn over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 12 EB Conn over BNSF Railroad 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 12 EB Conn over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 26,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 EB Conn over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 EB Conn over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.