US Bridges

SH 183 EB Conn H over SH 161

Good

Dallas County, Texas · SH 161 & SH 183 Interchg · Structure no. 180570296401462

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,110 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
65,620
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 183 EB Conn H over SH 161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 EB Conn H over SH 161 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 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 65,620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2036. The structure is 3,110 ft (947.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 183 EB Conn H
CrossesSH 161
LocationSH 161 & SH 183 Interchg
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83756, -97.01247
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans9 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,110 ft (947.9 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,620 (2016)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 183 EB Conn H over SH 161 built?

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

What condition is SH 183 EB Conn H 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 183 EB Conn H over SH 161 carry?

About 65,620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 EB Conn H over SH 161?

The structure is 3,110 ft (947.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 EB Conn H over SH 161?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.