US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd EB over Lp 12

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570058102096

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd EB over Lp 12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Blvd EB over Lp 12 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Blvd EB
CrossesLp 12
Location1.35 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 223
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74769, -96.91785
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,430 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Blvd EB over Lp 12 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd EB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Blvd EB over Lp 12 carry?

About 13,430 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jefferson Blvd EB over Lp 12?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd EB over Lp 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.