US Bridges

Direct Conn 2 over Reunion Blvd/Commerce ST

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E Riverfront Blvd · Structure no. 180570106804562

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,356 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,605
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Direct Conn 2 over Reunion Blvd/Commerce ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Direct Conn 2 over Reunion Blvd/Commerce ST in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 27,605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,408 by 2041. The structure is 1,356 ft (413.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDirect Conn 2
CrossesReunion Blvd/Commerce ST
Location0.1 MI E Riverfront Blvd
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77114, -96.812
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
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, precast panels
Main spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,356 ft (413.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,605 (2021)
Projected traffic41,408 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Direct Conn 2 over Reunion Blvd/Commerce ST built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Direct Conn 2 over Reunion Blvd/Commerce ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does Direct Conn 2 over Reunion Blvd/Commerce ST carry?

About 27,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Direct Conn 2 over Reunion Blvd/Commerce ST?

The structure is 1,356 ft (413.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Direct Conn 2 over Reunion Blvd/Commerce ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.