US Bridges

SH 161 Sbml over SH 183

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · SH 161 & SH 183 Interchg · Structure no. 180570296401458

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,520 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 Sbml over SH 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Sbml over SH 183 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,216 by 2036. The structure is 2,520 ft (768.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 161 Sbml
CrossesSH 183
LocationSH 161 & SH 183 Interchg
RouteState Highway 161
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8378, -97.01692
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,520 ft (768.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2016)
Projected traffic74,216 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SH 161 Sbml over SH 183 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Sbml over SH 183 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 161 Sbml over SH 183 carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Sbml over SH 183?

The structure is 2,520 ft (768.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Sbml over SH 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.