US Bridges

SH 161 Conn E over SH 161

Good

Dallas County, Texas · SH 161 & SH 183 Interchge · Structure no. 180570296401115

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 Conn E over SH 161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Conn E over SH 161 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2036. The structure is 3,410 ft (1,039.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 Conn E
CrossesSH 161
LocationSH 161 & SH 183 Interchge
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84324, -97.01738
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,410 ft (1,039.4 m)
Longest span229 ft (69.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 SH 161 Conn E over SH 161 built?

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

What condition is SH 161 Conn E 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 161 Conn E over SH 161 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SH 161 Conn E over SH 161?

The structure is 3,410 ft (1,039.4 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Conn E over SH 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.