US Bridges

SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over W Royal Lane

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570296401041

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over W Royal Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over W Royal Lane in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,340 by 2036. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 161 Nbfr Pgbt
CrossesW Royal Lane
Location0.25 MI NE of SH 114
RouteState Highway 161
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89762, -96.96825
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,370 (2016)
Projected traffic16,340 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over W Royal Lane built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over W Royal Lane 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 SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over W Royal Lane carry?

About 5,370 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over W Royal Lane?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over W Royal Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.