US Bridges

SH 161 NB Conn G over SH 183

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · SH 161 & SH 183 Interchg · Structure no. 180570296401461

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,805 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 NB Conn G over SH 183 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 NB Conn G 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 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,721 by 2036. The structure is 2,805 ft (855 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 NB Conn G
CrossesSH 183
LocationSH 161 & SH 183 Interchg
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83751, -97.01662
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,805 ft (855 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2016)
Projected traffic8,721 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

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 NB Conn G over SH 183 built?

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

What condition is SH 161 NB Conn G 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 161 NB Conn G over SH 183 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SH 161 NB Conn G over SH 183?

The structure is 2,805 ft (855 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 NB Conn G over SH 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.