US Bridges

Loop 12 SB Express over Loop 12 SB

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 SW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570058102403

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
610 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 12 SB Express over Loop 12 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 12 SB Express over Loop 12 SB in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2025. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesLoop 12 SB Express
CrossesLoop 12 SB
Location0.7 SW of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8597, -96.9028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2000)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Loop 12 SB Express over Loop 12 SB built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 12 SB Express over Loop 12 SB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Loop 12 SB Express over Loop 12 SB carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loop 12 SB Express over Loop 12 SB?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 12 SB Express over Loop 12 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).