US Bridges

SH 161 SB On-Ramp over Sump & Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.20 MI South of SH 183 · Structure no. 180570296401485

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
474 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 SB On-Ramp over Sump & Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 SB On-Ramp over Sump & Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 474 ft (144.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 SB On-Ramp
CrossesSump & Drain
Location1.20 MI South of SH 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82171, -97.01807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length474 ft (144.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 SB On-Ramp over Sump & Drain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 SB On-Ramp over Sump & Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 161 SB On-Ramp over Sump & Drain carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 SB On-Ramp over Sump & Drain?

The structure is 474 ft (144.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 SB On-Ramp over Sump & Drain?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.