Direct Conn 5 over Riverfront Blvd
GoodDallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S Commerce ST · Structure no. 180570106804541
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 978 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,345
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Direct Conn 5 over Riverfront Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Direct Conn 5 over Riverfront Blvd in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 78,345 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,683 by 2041. The structure is 978 ft (298.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Direct Conn 5 over Riverfront Blvd built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Direct Conn 5 over Riverfront Blvd 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Direct Conn 5 over Riverfront Blvd carry?
About 78,345 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Direct Conn 5 over Riverfront Blvd?
The structure is 978 ft (298.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Direct Conn 5 over Riverfront Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.