US Bridges

Rochelle Blvd EB over SH 161

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.60 MI SW of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570296401007

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,676
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rochelle Blvd EB over SH 161 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rochelle Blvd EB over SH 161 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 33 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 3,676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2036. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRochelle Blvd EB
CrossesSH 161
Location4.60 MI SW of SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84515, -97.01738
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,676 (2019)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rochelle Blvd EB over SH 161 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Rochelle Blvd EB over SH 161 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rochelle Blvd EB over SH 161 carry?

About 3,676 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rochelle Blvd EB over SH 161?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rochelle Blvd EB over SH 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.