US Bridges

Oriole Blvd over IH 20

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of Spur 408 · Structure no. 180570237404265

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,146
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oriole Blvd over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oriole Blvd over IH 20 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,844 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOriole Blvd
CrossesIH 20
Location2.7 MI E of Spur 408
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66336, -96.90078
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,146 (2019)
Projected traffic5,844 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Oriole Blvd over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oriole Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Oriole Blvd over IH 20 carry?

About 3,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oriole Blvd over IH 20?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Oriole Blvd over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.