US Bridges

Belt Line RD NB over SH 161

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.70 MI SW of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570296401064

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,793
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD NB over SH 161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD NB over SH 161 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1992, 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 30,793 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,753 by 2036. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD NB
CrossesSH 161
Location1.70 MI SW of SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87709, -96.99137
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,793 (2022)
Projected traffic9,753 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Belt Line RD NB over SH 161 built?

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

What condition is Belt Line RD NB 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 Belt Line RD NB over SH 161 carry?

About 30,793 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belt Line RD NB over SH 161?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD NB over SH 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.