US Bridges

SH 161 Conn a over SH 183 Ebfr

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · SH 161 & SH 183 Interchg · Structure no. 180570296401459

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,535 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 Conn a over SH 183 Ebfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Conn a over SH 183 Ebfr 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 6,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,814 by 2036. The structure is 1,535 ft (467.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 161 Conn a
CrossesSH 183 Ebfr
LocationSH 161 & SH 183 Interchg
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8359, -97.016
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,535 ft (467.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2016)
Projected traffic9,814 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 a over SH 183 Ebfr built?

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

What condition is SH 161 Conn a over SH 183 Ebfr 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 Conn a over SH 183 Ebfr carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SH 161 Conn a over SH 183 Ebfr?

The structure is 1,535 ft (467.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Conn a over SH 183 Ebfr?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.