US Bridges

US 175 Wbfr over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 180570237403326

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
565 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,524
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 175 Wbfr over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 175 Wbfr over IH 20 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,134 by 2041. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 175 Wbfr
CrossesIH 20
Location0.1 MI N of US 175
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69195, -96.63109
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2021)
Projected traffic2,134 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 175 Wbfr over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 175 Wbfr over IH 20 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 US 175 Wbfr over IH 20 carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 175 Wbfr over IH 20?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 175 Wbfr over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.