US Bridges

Lp 12 NB over Dart & BNSF RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of SP 303 · Structure no. 180570058102046

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,536
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 12 NB over Dart & BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 12 NB over Dart & BNSF RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,536 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 12 NB
CrossesDart & BNSF RR
Location0.10 MI SE of SP 303
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70509, -96.90302
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,536 (2019)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 NB over Dart & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 12 NB over Dart & BNSF RR 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 Lp 12 NB over Dart & BNSF RR carry?

About 7,536 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 12 NB over Dart & BNSF RR?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 12 NB over Dart & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.