US Bridges

SH 161 NB Conn H over SH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr

Good

Dallas County, Texas · IH 30 & SH 161 I/C · Structure no. 180570296401512

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
699 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 NB Conn H over SH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 NB Conn H over SH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2036. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 NB Conn H
CrossesSH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr
LocationIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75817, -97.02857
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 NB Conn H over SH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr built?

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

What condition is SH 161 NB Conn H over SH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 161 NB Conn H over SH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 NB Conn H over SH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 NB Conn H over SH 161 Nbfr & IH 30 Ebfr?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.