US Bridges

W Main ST over SH 161

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.41 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570296401506

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,401
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

W Main ST over SH 161 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Main ST over SH 161 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,900 by 2036. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Main ST
CrossesSH 161
Location1.41 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74198, -97.01997
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,401 (2016)
Projected traffic28,900 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 W Main ST over SH 161 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Main ST over SH 161 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does W Main ST over SH 161 carry?

About 12,401 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST over SH 161?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST over SH 161?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.