SH 161 Turnaround over SH 183 WB Conn B
GoodDallas County, Texas · SH 161 & SH 183 I/C · Structure no. 180570296401117
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 161 Turnaround over SH 183 WB Conn B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Turnaround over SH 183 WB Conn B 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 161 Turnaround over SH 183 WB Conn B built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 161 Turnaround over SH 183 WB Conn B 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 Turnaround over SH 183 WB Conn B carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 161 Turnaround over SH 183 WB Conn B?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 161 Turnaround over SH 183 WB Conn B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.