US Bridges

SH 161 Conn C over SH 183 Wbfr

Good

Dallas County, Texas · SH 161 & SH 183 Interchge · Structure no. 180570296401114

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,628 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 Conn C over SH 183 Wbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Conn C over SH 183 Wbfr in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2032. The structure is 1,628 ft (496.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesSH 161 Conn C
CrossesSH 183 Wbfr
LocationSH 161 & SH 183 Interchge
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83848, -97.01754
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,628 ft (496.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2015)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 161 Conn C over SH 183 Wbfr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Conn C over SH 183 Wbfr 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 161 Conn C over SH 183 Wbfr carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Conn C over SH 183 Wbfr?

The structure is 1,628 ft (496.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Conn C over SH 183 Wbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.