US Bridges

SH 161 Sbfr over SH 161 SB Conn F

Good

Dallas County, Texas · IH 30 & SH 161 I/C · Structure no. 180570296401521

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 Sbfr over SH 161 SB Conn F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Sbfr over SH 161 SB Conn F 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 Sbfr
CrossesSH 161 SB Conn F
LocationIH 30 & SH 161 I/C
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76077, -97.03006
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2016)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 Sbfr over SH 161 SB Conn F built?

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

What condition is SH 161 Sbfr over SH 161 SB Conn F 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 Sbfr over SH 161 SB Conn F carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SH 161 Sbfr over SH 161 SB Conn F?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Sbfr over SH 161 SB Conn F?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.